Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.
Top Cast
Richard Burton as Thomas Becket
Peter O'Toole as King Henry II of England
John Gielgud as King Louis VII of France
Gino Cervi as Cardinal Zambelli
Paolo Stoppa as Pope Alexander III
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