# Becket (1964)

> A powerful medieval friendship fractures when a king's favored courtier discovers a spiritual allegiance stronger than royal power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9205

## Facts

- Runtime: 148 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Peter Glenville
- Cast: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, Donald Wolfit, David Weston, Martita Hunt
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057877/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: theatrical, serious, morally intense, classic cinema night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A clash of loyalties unfolds as a king's trust is shattered by a rising moral authority.

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