Becket [videorecording] / Hal Wallis' production ; screenplay by Edward Anhalt ; directed by Peter Glenville.
Wallis, Hal B., 1899-1986.; Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000.; Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996.; O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013.; Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.; Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.; Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968.; Hunt, Martita, 1900-1969.; Brown, Pamela, 1917-1975.; Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Becket.; Merrick, David, 1911-2000.; MPI Home Video (Firm)
2007
PN1997 .B429 2007
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Title
Becket [videorecording] / Hal Wallis' production ; screenplay by Edward Anhalt ; directed by Peter Glenville.
Uniform Title
Becket (Motion picture)
ISBN
0788604708
9780788604706
9780788604706
Publication Details
[Orland Park, Ill.] : MPI Home Video, 2007.
Language
English
Language Note
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
030306105390
Call Number
PN1997 .B429 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
DVD1053 MPI Home Video
Summary
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?
Note
Based on the Broadway play "Becket" by Jean Anouilh ; produced upon the stage by David Merrick.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
"Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." -- Container.
Special features: 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.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
"Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." -- Container.
Special features: 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.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Performer
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown.
Cast
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual content and violence.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Added Author
Wallis, Hal B., 1899-1986.
Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000.
Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996.
O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968.
Hunt, Martita, 1900-1969.
Brown, Pamela, 1917-1975.
Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Becket.
Merrick, David, 1911-2000.
Anhalt, Edward, 1914-2000.
Glenville, Peter, 1913-1996.
O'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013.
Burton, Richard, 1925-1984.
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
Wolfit, Donald, 1902-1968.
Hunt, Martita, 1900-1969.
Brown, Pamela, 1917-1975.
Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Becket.
Merrick, David, 1911-2000.
Added Corporate Author
MPI Home Video (Firm)
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