Becket
1Win12NomsDirected by Peter Glenville
Synopsis
Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.
Awards
37th Academy Awards· 1965
- Writing (Adapted)Edward Anhalt From By Jean AnouilhWon
- Actor in a Leading RoleRichard Burton
- Actor in a Leading RolePeter O'Toole
- Actor in a Supporting RoleJohn Gielgud
- Best PictureHal B. Wallis
- CinematographyGeoffrey Unsworth
- Costume DesignMargaret Furse
- DirectingPeter Glenville
- Film EditingAnne V. Coates
- Music (Original Score)Laurence Rosenthal
- Production DesignJohn Bryan, Maurice Carter: Patrick Mcloughlin, Robert Cartwright
- SoundJohn Cox
Details
Cast
Richard BurtonNominated
Peter O'TooleNominated
John GielgudNominated
Gino Cervi
Paolo Stoppa
Donald Wolfit
David Weston
Martita Hunt
Pamela Brown
Percy Herbert