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"Henry II leans on his boisterous Saxon friend Thomas Becket, but when this latter is made first chancelor and then archbishop, a rift between them widens and ends in Becket's assassination by Henry's over-eager Knights. Starring Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton."@en
"The friendship between Henry II and Thomas a Becket turns sour when the latter is promoted to Archbishop and Henry's over-zealous knights decide to rid their monarch of his controversial priest. Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star. Screenwriter Edward Anhalt won an Oscar for his adaptation of Jean Anouilh's play."
"Henry II and his friend Thomas à Becket fight their way across England and France, but when Henry rewards Becket with the chancellorship of England and then appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, a rift between them widens, ending in Becket's assassination by Henry's knights."
"An English king comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the king's."@en
"En el siglo XII, Tomás Becket, que llegó a ser arzobispo de Canterbury, se opone a los deseos del rey normando Enrique II de poner a raya el crecimiento del poder papal en Inglaterra."@es
"En el siglo XII, Tomás Becket, que llegó a ser arzobispo de Canterbury, se opone a los deseos del rey normando Enrique II de poner a raya el crecimiento del poder papal en Inglaterra."
"Despite differences in rank and background, King Henry II and Thomas Becket are lifelong friends. The King is in constant conflict with the Church, which refuses to contribute financing to his wars in France, and jealously guards the tax-free status granted it by previous monarchs. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, Henry has a brilliant idea: rather than another pious cleric loyal to Rome, he will appoint his old friend, Thomas Becket--technically a deacon--to the post. Unfortunately, Becket takes the job seriously, holding devotion to God and the Church above his loyalty to the throne, or the person of its inhabitant. In opposition to Henry, he proves abler than his predecessors do, and the clash of two powerful personalities leads to destruction."@en
"As young men, Thomas Becket and King Henry II of 12th century England wench and carouse together. In middle age, Henry appoints Becket Archbishop of Canterbury and a stormy clash develops when Becket is sobered by his office. Academy Award for Best Screenplay won by Edward Anhalt."
"A dramatization of the career of Thomas à Becket from the time of his appointment to chancellorship of England by King Henry II, through his consecration as Archbishop of Canterbury, his opposition to Henry's efforts to curtail churchly authority, and his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29, 1170."
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"Peter O'Toole delivers an electrifying performance as the mischievious Henry II, who surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted valet Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friends to save his splintering kingdom?"@en
"Se narran los enfrentamientos entre el rey normando Enrique II de Inglaterra y su sirviente sajón Becket, que llegó a ser arzobispo de Canterbury."
"En el siglo XII, Tomás Becket, que llegó a ser Arzobispo de Canterbury, se opone a los deseos del rey normando Enrique II de poner a raya el crecimiento del poder papal en Inglaterra"@es
"Adaptation of the play about the tumultuous friendship between Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Restored to its original majesty and including commentary by Peter O'Toole."@en
"Adaptation of the play about the tumultuous friendship between Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Restored to its original majesty and including commentary by Peter O'Toole."
"As young men, Thomas à Becket and King Henry II of 12th century England wench and carouse together. In middle age, Henry appoints Becket Archbishop of Canterbury but a stormy clash develops when Becket, sobered by his office, challenges Henry's royal edicts."@en
"Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?"@en
"Comédie dramatique, tirée de la pièce de Jean Anouilh, reconstituant l'opposition entre Thomas Becket, archevêque de Canterbury et son roi Henri II qui l'y avait nommé en 1162, jusqu'à son exécution en 1170. Interprétes principaux : Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud. En version originale anglaise."
"This adaptation of the Anouilh play, set in 12th-century England and concerning the separation of church and state, charts the stormy relationship of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas á Becket, and King Henry II. When Henry confers the bishopric on Thomas, the king's former chancellor and wenching companion experiences a reformation of the spirit and dedicates himself to the service of God. The king is infuriated by the ecclesiastical devotion of his former friend and resolves to eliminate him, a decision that culminates in the dramatic assassination scene in the cathedral."@en
"Henry II surprises England by naming his companion and trusted valet, Thomas Becket, as Chancellor of England. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the nation by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friends to save his splintering kingdom?"
"A powerful drama starring Peter O'Toole as King Henry II and Richard Burton as Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The story covers the relationship of the two and how it ended when Becket took over the duties of Archbishop and the inevitable clash between church and state tore them apart."@en
"Pour régner en maître absolu, le roi Henry II nomme archevêque son ami Becket, un homme de débauche... Ce dernier doit mettre fin aux privilèges du clergé... Deux acteurs magnifiques !"
"As young men, Thomas à Becket and King Henry II of 12 century England wench and carouse together. In middle age, Henry appoints Becket Archbishop of Canterbury but a stormy clash develops when Beckett, sobered by his office, challenges Henry's royal edicts."@en
"The historical account of King Henry II and Thomas Beckett who had been the monarch's closest friend and advisor. After Beckett's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, King Henry II becomes obsessed with the changed Beckett resulting in ultimate tragedy."@en
"Academy award winning movie about the tumultuous friendship between Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket."
"Historical account of King Henry II and his relationship with Thomas Becket, the monarch's closes confidant and advisor."@en
"Dramatization of the quarrel between King Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket."@en
"Focuses on the love/hate relationship between Thomas Becket and Henry II, King of England."@en
"En el siglo XII, Tomás Becket, que llegó a ser arzobispo de Canterbury, se opone a los deseos del rey normando Enrique II de poner a raya el crecimiento del poder papal en Inglaterra"
"Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion."
"Le roi dAngleterre Henry II veut régner en maître absolu sur son royaume et sur lÉglise. Ainsi, il envisage de mettre fin aux privilèges du clergé. Pour servir ses desseins, il nomme Archevêque de Canterbury le dévoué Thomas Becket. Mais ce confident et ami proche va se révéler sous un autre jour pour Henry II."
"After Thomas Becket's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, his close relationship with King Henry II deteriorates, resulting in tragedy."@en
"Based on the true story of the love/hate relationship between Thomas Becket and Henry II, King of England."@en
"As young men, Thomas Becket and King Henry II of 12th century England wench and carouse together. In middle age, Henry appoints Becket Archbishop of Canterbury and a stormy clash develops when Becket is sobered by his office. Academy Award for Best Screenplay."
"A medieval historical drama about the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket and his relationship with King Henry II."
"A high-class costume drama with a substantive historical basis, Becket is the true story of the friendship between King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and Thomas à Becket (Richard Burton), a royal courtier and confidant whom Henry appoints as Archbishop of Canterbury. As Becket takes his duties with the Church seriously, he finds himself increasingly at odds with the King, who finally orders the death of his once-close companion when he continues to defy the throne. Burton is very good and O'Toole is even better: both men were nominated for the Best Actor Oscar, while Edward Anhalt's screenplay, based on the stageplay by Jean Anouilh, won for Best Adapted Screenplay. The basic theme of separation of church and state still reverberates today, while the top-notch production values ensure Becket's place as one of Britain's better historical epics."@en
"The historical account of King Henry II and Thomas Becket, who was the monarch's closest friend and advisor. After Becket's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, Henry becomes obsessed with the changed Becket, resulting in ultimate tragedy."@en
"The story tells of the tempestuous friendship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket. The King appoints his trusted companion to the esteemed position of Archbishop of Canterbury, beleaving this 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. Now a thorn in his side the King exclaims "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?""@en
"King Henry II is far from being a saint. He reigns over a Medieval England festering with political conflict and occupies his days with drinking, pursuing woman and wagering war. His constant cohort in these escapes is Thomas Becket. Hoping to force the Church into subservience to the Crown, Henry appoints Becket to the post of Chancellor, and later Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket is reluctant at first, but soon experiences something he has never known before- honor, and a cause worthy of his adoration. His singular devotion to the Church creates an enormous rift with Henry, who is devastated at being abandoned by his friend. Once his former ally becomes a rival, Henry turns to drastic measures. In a catastrophic twist of fate, Becket's salvation becomes the source of his demise."@en