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Becket
(DVD)
Contributors
Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996, film director.
O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013, actor.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984 actor.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, actor.
Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968, actor.
O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013, actor.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984 actor.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000, actor.
Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968, actor.
Status
Movie (Entertainment) - North Wing Basement
HB 2327
1 available
HB 2327
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Movie (Entertainment) - North Wing Basement | HB 2327 | On Shelf |
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
030306105390
Notes
General Note
Film based on the Broadway play "Becket" by Jean Anouilh ; produced upon the stage by David Merrick.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
General Note
"Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." -- container.
General Note
Special features of this DVD: commentary with Peter O'Toole ; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal ; archival interviews with Richard Burton ; theatrical trailer ; still gallery ; TV spot ; Dolby Digital ; scene selection ; widescreen presentation.
Participants/Performers
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown.
Description
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?
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13 : for some sexual content and violence.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Audio tracks in English, French and Spanish ; subtitled in English.
Awards
Golden Globe; Best Motion Picture Actor, Drama.
Awards
Golden Globe; Best Motion Picture, Drama.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical films.
England -- Drama.
England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485, Medieval period -- Drama.
Feature films
Film adaptations
Friendship -- England -- Drama.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- II, -- King of England, -- 1133-1189 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Privy councils -- England -- Drama.
Thomas -- à Becket, Saint -- 1118?-1170 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
England -- Drama.
England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485, Medieval period -- Drama.
Feature films
Film adaptations
Friendship -- England -- Drama.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- II, -- King of England, -- 1133-1189 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Privy councils -- England -- Drama.
Thomas -- à Becket, Saint -- 1118?-1170 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Glenville, P., O'Toole, P., Burton, R., Gielgud, J., Wolfit, D., Hunt, M., Brown, P., Wallis, H. B., Anhalt, E., & Anouilh, J. 1. (2007). Becket . MPI Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Glenville et al.. 2007. Becket. MPI Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Glenville et al.. Becket MPI Home Video, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Glenville, Peter, et al. Becket MPI Home Video, 2007.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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