Becket

Becket (1964)

March 11th, 19642h 28min

Drama, History
71%

Overview

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.


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