Becket (UK)

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The screen explodes with rage and passion and greatness!
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 142 mins
Retail Price: £17.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Becket is one of the great historical epics and features one of cinema`s most legendary pairings: Richard Burton and Peter O`Toole.

The story tells of the tempestuous friendship between Thomas Becket and King Henry II. The King appoints his trusted companion to the esteemed position of Archbishop of Canterbury, believing his loyalty will give him control over the church. However, Becket takes his new duties seriously and his devotion to God soon brings him into direct conflict with the State and his lifelong friend.

Recently rediscovered and beautifully restored, Peter Glenville`s lost masterpiece is available for the first time in almost 20 years.

Special Features:
Audio Commentary By Peter O`Toole
Epic Editor: An Interview With Anne V. Coates
A Tapestry Of Music: Laurence Rosenthal On His Score For Becket
Lobby Card Gallery
Theatrical Trailer

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

Directed By:
Peter Glenville

Written By:


Starring:
Peter O`Toole
David Weston
Paolo Stoppa
Gino Cervi
Felix Aylmer
Siân Phillips
Pamela Brown
Martita Hunt
Donald Wolfit
John Gielgud
Richard Burton

Soundtrack By:
Laurence Rosenthal

Director of Photography:
Geoffrey Unsworth

Editor:
Anne V. Coates

Costume Designer:
Margaret Furse

Production Designer:
John Bryan

Producer:
Hal B. Wallis

Executive Producer:
Joseph H. Hazen

Distributor:
Second Sight

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