Richard Burton,
Peter O'Toole,
John Gielgud,
Donald Wolfit,
Martita Hunt
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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 ... read more
DVD Release Date: January 26, 2007
Stats: 410 reviews
Becket is a fantastic period piece. It's long and some scenes are very drawn out, but it is well worth the watch. It's visually stunning and there isn't a bad performance in the film. Becket is the true story of the friendship of King Henry II and Thomas Becket. They have a stron... read more
Two best friends, one an amoral king, the other a man of God. This movie has a great story and great actors for the characters. It's kind of long, but I really liked it, and I recommend seeing it.
Awesome, the first real bromance picture. As actors Burton and O'Toole did fantastically well. As was expected I think. O'Toole's character a bit more, it's what you get for being animated, I guess.
I will admit it dragged a bit towards the middle, but even for someone who isn't ... read more
Great film with extraordinary performances by O'Toole and Burton. This film is one of the best examples of how a historically based character study should be done. Looks great and very well written. I enjoyed this film a lot.
The chemistry between Burton and O'Toole is incredible. Shame the plot wouldn't let it last. I enjoyed Becket a lot more than I thought I would. It came off like a tight-assed Shakespearian story that I can rarely get into. Burton was great, but O'Toole stole the show. "I don't l... read more
There are scenes that are dramatically dull and the characters endless speeches do belabor the point repeatedly, however for the two central performances of Burton and O'Toole (and John Gielgud's cameo) it is really great to watch. And while the film's themes are repetitive its s... read more
Depth and quality performances turned in by its stars, refined, unaffected, and effortless, delivering lines from a superb screenplay with an interesting subject at its heart. Sumptuous sets and colorful costumes.
Serious, stagey historical drama, Burton and O'Toole are great sparring partners. They and John Gielgud, as French king Louis VII, displaying tremendous acting talent.
Great film! Burton and O'Toole are so good that its a shame they didn't do more films together. To see them in a 60's version of Tango and Cash or Lethel Weapon would have been one of the best films of all time. It also helps me to sleep at night to hear Robert Osborne say that t... read more
Becket may seem like a movie of yesteryear, but its timeliness brims over with rousing, meditative discourses between Henry and the church leaders on the separation of church and state. Full Review
Everything that Doctor Strangelove is -- daring and inspired, vibrant and brilliantly staged -- Becket is not. Full Review
The picture is being re-released in 30 cities around the country before finally appearing on DVD after years of online foment from fans.The DVD is due in May, but try to catch it in theaters first. It... Full Review
Burton is extraordinary in one of his rare good movie roles and O'Toole is regally madcap and larger than life. Full Review
How could you hope for better casting than Peter O'Toole and his acting rival/drinking buddy Richard Burton playing opposite each other? Full Review
The pleasure of these two extravagantly gifted actors at the top of their game -- their diction! their conviction! their beauty! -- is enormous. Full Review
While peripheral elements of Becket do show their age, the core of the film's appeal remains incandescent, and that is the on-screen collaboration between Burton and O'Toole. Full Review
In 1964, the film's innuendo might have seemed daring; today it's close to ridiculous. Full Review
Becket shows us a conflict that has more meaning for the heart than for the head. It is not a conflict to stand as a tempest violent and unforgettable, after 800 years. Full Review
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