| Description |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the play by Jean Anouilh and produced on the New York stage by David Merrick. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1964. |
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"Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." |
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Special features: commentary with Peter O'Toole; theatrical trailer; still gallery; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal; TV spot. |
| Cast |
Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG-13; for some sexual content and violence. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, region A, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0, 1080p high definition. |
| Language |
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue; with optional English subtitles |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1965: Best Writing, Screenplay based on material from another medium (12 Academy Award nominations). |
| Subject |
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189 -- Drama.
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Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170 -- Drama.
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Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987 -- Television adaptations.
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Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987 -- Film adaptations.
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Privy councils -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Historical films.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Wallis, Hal B., 1899-1986.
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Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000.
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Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996.
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O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013.
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Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
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Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
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Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987.
Becket.
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Merrick, David, 1911-2000.
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MPI Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780788609541 |
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0788609548 |
| Standard No. |
030306180397 |
| Music No. |
BD1803 MPI Home Video |
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