Today, there is a new review posted at Cinema Utopia of the classic 1964 film Becket, starring Richard Burton as Thomas Becket and Peter O'Toole as Henry II. Nominated for 12 Oscars, the film is a strong adaptation of the acclaimed stage play about the struggle between the King and the Archbishop of Canterbury in medieval England.
Here is a direct link to the review.
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Hey Josh -
I'm happy to see the discussion of these three classics, though it includes less than usual on the cinematography. Interestingly, T.S. Eliot's play on Beckett ("Murder in the Cathedral") also looks at the moral ambiguity of good actions. And incidentally, "A Man For All Seasons" is more early modern than medieval.
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It is true that there is some stunning cinematography in "Becket," particularly the scene of Henry II entering the Canterbury Cathedral.
Per "A Man for All Seasons" I agree with your dating, but I still think that "Becket" gets overlooked because it is seen as too similar to both "A Man for All Seasons" and "The Lion in Winter."
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