Becket [videorecording]
2007
LD
The friendship between Henry II and Thomas a Becket turns sour when the latter is promoted to Archbishop and Henry's over-zealous knights decide to rid their monarch of his controversial priest. Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star. Screenwriter Edward Anhalt won an Oscar for his adaptation of Jean Anouilh's play.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Support Services | DVD 12 | DVD | Available |
Main title:
Becket [videorecording] / producer, Hal B. Wallis.
Author:
Glenville, Peter, directorRosenthal, Laurence, 1926-, musicBurton, Richard, 1925-1984, actorO'Toole, Peter, 1932-2013, actorGielgud, John, 1904-2000, actorAnouilh, Jean, book author
Work:
Imprint:
Second Sight, 2007.
Collation:
1 videodisc (148 min.) : col.
Notes:
Film originally released in 1964. Based on a play by Jean Anouilh.Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:2.35 CinemaScope), Enhanced for WideScreen TV, Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Bonus footage, Trailers, Interviews (Editor Anne V. Coates), Commentary (Peter O'Toole), Other documentaries ('A Tapestry of Music': Laurence Rosenthal on his score for 'Becket'), Image gallery.Made in 1963.Based on the play by Jean Anouilh.Credits: music, Laurence Rosenthal; cinematographer, Geoffrey Unsworth; costumes, Margaret Furse; make up, Charles Parker; make up, Eric Allwright.DVDN.Credits: director, Peter Glenville; writer, Edward Anhalt; music, Laurence Rosenthal; cinematographer, Geoffrey Unsworth; costumes, Margaret Furse; make up, Charles Parker; make up, Eric Allwright.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown, Felix Aylmer, Geoffrey Bayldon, Peter Jeffrey.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437DVD
Language:
English
BRN:
738574