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	Becket (1964)
		In a way the 12th-century events of Becket, which is the earlier story (and also the earlier play, and the earlier film), play as a kind of dress rehearsal for the more momentous 16th-century events related in A Man for All Seasons.
		Thomas Becket was in reality a Norman, but the film makes him a Saxon in order to generate cultural and ethnic tension with Henry, the Norman monarch.
		Honor is in a way a driving theme of this film, both before and after Becket's ordination as Archbishop.
	decentfilms.com /sections/reviews/1937 (1003 words)

	Representing the Middle Ages in Film
		As one of at least three films about this famous murder, Becket provides an interpretation of the historical situation in medieval England, and specifically of Becket’s relationship with King Henry.
		The events leading to and surrounding the death of Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, are presented in the 1964 film Becket.
		What commercially-produced films are available often vary so much from the original medieval work that their classroom use produces an intellectual “free day” for students, while films produced specifically for academic use can present a “true” version of the literary work that induces boredom instead of engagement.
	www.uiowa.edu /~mmla/abstracts2004/representingmiddleages.htm (1003 words)

	Magill's Survey for Becket
		As the King reminisces about his relationship with Becket, the film presents a flashback showing the comradeship of the two men -- how they faced down the clergy in the debate over taxes; how pleased both were over Becket's appointment as Chancellor of England; how they often went wenching or hunting together in the forest.
		Becket contrives to save the girl from the King's lust by pretending that the wound he has actually received from her brother has been caused by the horses, and requesting her as his reward for protecting the King.
		Becket replies that he did as far as he was capable, but that it is the honor of God that he has truly started to love.
	www.realitymouse.com /otoole/articles/becket.html (1356 words)

	Murder of Becket
		This film takes up more closely Henry's conflict with the church (covered in Film One), and his attempts to resolve this conflict by appointing Thomas Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury.
		We explore the possible reasons for this, many of which seem to lie in the mysterious character of Becket himself.
		But far more than a clash of personalities, this was a clash between the two most powerful institutions in the country — the church and the monarchy.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/tvchoice/tvc17fx.htm (1356 words)

	ORB: Becket Bibliography
		At the other extreme, visitors to Canterbury itself are treated to a film version of Becket's life story in which even the fleas living in Becket's hair shirt sprout tiny wings and haloes after sipping from his saintly blood.
		At one extreme, the 1964 movie Becket, starring Richard Burton as Becket and Peter O'Toole as Henry, exploited the rage and passion of the leading characters.
		The Quest for Becket's Bones: The Mystery of the Relics of St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury.
	www.the-orb.net /bibliographies/becket.html (533 words)

	Studios renewing focus on film preservation
		Everyone in the preservation world agrees that -- thanks to the booming DVD market and the need for quality source material for the format -- restoration and preservation have become important concerns for Hollywood studios, which are resurrecting key films from their libraries and preserving new titles for years to come.
		Although the film's original soundtrack survives, the acetate is suffering from such an advanced case of "vinegar syndrome" -- a decay process named for the odor it creates -- that it's nearly nontransferable.
		According to an oft-cited statistic from "Film Preservation 1993: A Study of the Current State of American Film Preservation," presented by the Library of Congress, 50% of American motion pictures produced before 1950 are gone forever, having disintegrated or been purposely discarded.
	www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1762708 (2351 words)

	Speak Softly ... - The archbishop of Canterbury is stuck between the Rock of Ages and a hard place. By Michael McGough
		Thomas Becket, the medieval archbishop of Canterbury (made famous by Richard Burton's portrayal of him in a 1964 film), did not brook opposition gracefully.
		Correction, Oct. 25, 2004: The murderers of Thomas Becket were knights, not barons, as Michael McGough originally stated in this article.
		When he returned as archbishop after an involuntary exile in France, Becket promptly excommunicated the bishops who had invaded his turf.
	slate.msn.com /id/2108569 (2351 words)

	ORB: Becket Bibliography
		At the other extreme, visitors to Canterbury itself are treated to a film version of Becket's life story in which even the fleas living in Becket's hair shirt sprout tiny wings and haloes after sipping from his saintly blood.
		Interpretations of the great clash between Thomas Becket and Henry II of England have varied enormously.
		The Quest for Becket's Bones: The Mystery of the Relics of St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury.
	www.the-orb.net /bibliographies/becket.html (2351 words)

	Becket
		If you like Becket, the following films may interest you
		The lifelong friendship of Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, is tested and ends in tragedy as Becket grows more confident and thoughtful in his position.
		Is 9 Songs a poignant, erotic examination of loves past, or a pretentious film-theory experiment more fun to discuss than to watch?
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/becket/about.php (312 words)

	taoyue.com: Film Reviews - Becket (1964)
		The film, translated from the French play, is a cornucopia of clever exchanges and incisive wit; at one point Henry gives Becket his ring with three lions on it, and tells him: "There, that's the Great Seal of England; don't lose it.
		The whole film is framed as a flashback from Henry kneeling in front of Becket's effigy, talking to and about his late friend.
		But great films like Becket surpass the limits of the format on which they are viewed, and a glimpse of the film's beauty shows through on tape.
	www.taoyue.com /film/becket.html (2828 words)

	Becket (1964)
		In a way the 12th-century events of Becket, which is the earlier story (and also the earlier play, and the earlier film), play as a kind of dress rehearsal for the more momentous 16th-century events related in A Man for All Seasons.
		Thomas Becket was in reality a Norman, but the film makes him a Saxon in order to generate cultural and ethnic tension with Henry, the Norman monarch.
		Honor is in a way a driving theme of this film, both before and after Becket’s ordination as Archbishop.
	decentfilms.com /sections/reviews/1937 (921 words)

	HISTORICAL DRAMA (Section I) Videos, Family Movies
		This gripping drama depicts the historical account of King Henry II and Thomas Becket, his closest confidant and advisor.
		A moving epic film with a strong supporting cast, this film is filled with vivid re-creations of Bible times.
		A powerful, historical drama set in the early 16th century.
	www.marianland.com /avision02.html (801 words)

	Medieval Sourcebook: Medieval History in the Movies
		Film version of T.S. Eliot's play of the same name, about the murder/martyrdom of Thomas Becket.
		Mostly filmed with all characters naked, and the dialogue is all in Latin.
		Although "medieval" and "movies" might not seem to be a good fit -- and a lot of bad films have been made -- it is perhaps worth noting that they have gone together since the earliest surviving American feature film - André Calmettes and James Keane Richard III of 1912.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/medfilms.html (9636 words)

	Peter O'Toole at Reel Classics
		Two years later, O'Toole earned further acclaim for his performance as King Henry II opposite Richard Burton's Thomas à Becket in BECKET (1964), an adaptation of the play by Jean Anouilh about the volatile friendship and political relationship between the medieval English king and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
		Although not his first film, O'Toole earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance in the title role of David Lean's World War I desert epic, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962).
		This Academy Award-winning Best Picture of the year made O'Toole an international star overnight and remains one of his most memorable films.
	www.reelclassics.com /Actors/O'Toole/otoole.htm (695 words)

	Amazon.com: Video: 47 Ronin (Chushingura) (1963)
		Like the assassination of Thomas Becket in 12th century England, the story of the 47 loyal retainers has left the historian with not only a wealth of primary documents but also of contemporary analysis of exactly how the events were interpreted.
		In the movie, by contrast, Oishi makes reference to restoring the clan and questions Asano's judgment at the castle, but it is absolutely unclear in the context of the film whether this represents his true beliefs or is simply part of the feint to divert attention from the plot to kill Kira.
		This film is one of the two best Samurai films of all time, the other being Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304391862?v=glance (2310 words)

	Burton, Richard on Encyclopedia.com
		Richard BURTON on the set of the film 'BECKET.' Shepperton studios.
		Richard BURTON, playing a death scene in the film BECKET, being watched by Elizabeth TAYLORS'S children, Shepperton Studios.
		SHATZ, BURTON A. Pete and Dud, Liz and Richard: secrets of Chez Victor's guest book revealed.(News)
	encyclopedia.com /html/b/burtonr1.asp (512 words)

	Burton, Richard on Encyclopedia.com
		Richard BURTON, playing a death scene in the film BECKET, being watched by Elizabeth TAYLORS'S children, Shepperton Studios.
		Richard BURTON on the set of the film 'BECKET.' Shepperton studios.
		Richard Burton Jr., shown on December 6, 2004, in Convent, Louisiana, has become an activist fighting for tighter pollution controls on the refineries and chemical plant in his town.
	encyclopedia.com /html/b/burtonr1.asp (512 words)

	Amazon.com: Becket (1964) : Video
		The film takes a serious turn when the previous Archbishop dies and Henry, seeing a way to make things easier for himself, appoints his old friend Becket to the position.
		O'Toole and Burton were friends in real life and the mutual affection the two shared is especially obvious and endearing and serves to make the film's later events all the more tragic.
		The film starts out with mirth and becomes serious when the previous Archbishop dies and Henry, who was always opposed by the church, finally decides to get his friend appointed to the post.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6300198731?v=glance (1763 words)

	Richard Burton + Friedrich von Schiller
		One of his most acclaimed stage performances was as Hamlet on stage, which was preserved on film, and his film version of the play Becket &; both in 1964.
		Back in England, he starred in Look Back in Anger (1959), then became a superstar as King Arthur in the Broadway musical Camelot in 1960 — winning a Tony Award — and as Marc Antony in the 1963 film version of Cleopatra.
		Burton's reputation as a drinker and womanizer was well deserved and actually welcomed by the actor.
	www.ronaldbrucemeyer.com /rants/1110almanac.htm (606 words)

	Robert Donat Collection, Theatre Collection, University of Bristol
		Although the film industry proved to be more lucrative, his true love was the theatre and he created several memorable roles including Becket in Murder in the Cathedral at London Old Vic in 1953, which received the longest first-night ovation in the history of the theatre.
		Robert Donat (1905-1958) was a British actor, perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning performance in the title role of the 1939 film "Goodbye Mr Chips".
		Although Robert Donat gained popularity through his film performances, he also performed regularly on stage and his voice was frequently heard on the radio.
	www.bris.ac.uk /theatrecollection/donat.html (278 words)

	University Press of Kentucky
		Hal Wallis might not be as well known as David O. Selznick or Samuel Goldwyn, but the films he produced—Casablanca, Jezebel, Now Voyager, The Life of Emile Zola, Becket, True Grit, and many other classics (as well as scores of Elvis movies)—have certainly endured.
		As producer of numerous films, Wallis made an indelible mark on the course of America’s film industry, but his contributions are often overlooked and no full-length study has yet assessed his incredible career.
		A former office boy and salesman, Wallis first engaged with the business of film as the manager of a Los Angeles movie theater in 1922.
	www.kentuckypress.com /viewbook.cfm?Group=7&ID=1112 (494 words)

	Medieval Sourcebook: Medieval History in the Movies
		Film version of T.S. Eliot's play of the same name, about the murder/martyrdom of Thomas Becket.
		It needs to be compared to her 1974 film on the Buddhist sage Milarepa.
		I recently had an opportunity to view it for the first time since its original release in the early '70s and wound up rather wishing I hadn't paid to experience it then--especially the Donovan "Do your own thing" soundtrack.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/medfilms.html (9636 words)

	Erin Brokovich - Cast / Filmmakers
		She has also been honored with a "Career Achievement Award" from The American Cinema Editors (A.C.E.), BAFTA's "Career Tribute" and the "Crystal Award" as International Woman of the Year from Women In Film.
		Coates also received BAFTA nominations for her work on In The Line of Fire, The Elephant Man and Murder on the Orient Express as well as A.C.E. nominations for Lawrence of Arabia, Becket and In The Line of Fire.
		Last year she received her fifth Academy Award* nomination for her editing of Steven Soderbergh's critically-acclaimed film Out of Sight.
	www.erinbrockovich.com /film_editor.html (9636 words)

	memepool.com: fringehead archive
		Owner Marta Becket and her work are the subject of a documentary film now as well.
		The book has recently been re-issued, and this year a film based on Lesy's book will be released.
		After Death Communications specialist Christine Toomey is helping us to pierce the veil of death and speak with both Princess Diana and, of course, Chris Farley.
	memepool.com /Author/fringehead (9636 words)

	MTV.com - Movies - Sian Phillips
		From 1959 through 1979, Sian was the wife of actor Peter O'Toole, with whom she appeared in the 1964 film Becket and the 1969 movie musical Goodbye Mr.
		Almost too dynamic for "average" roles, Sian was an unforgettable Livia in the PBS miniseries I, Claudius, and brought a properly mystical bearing to her otherworldly characters in the film fantasies Clash of the Titans (1981) and Dune (1984).
		Actress Sian Phillips was performing on BBC radio's Welsh-language service at the age of 11.
	www.mtv.com /movies/person/49916/bio.jhtml (266 words)

	Yahoo! Society and Culture:Christianity:Apparitions:Virgin Mary, links
		Saint Paul Film Foundation - dedicated to promoting and funding projects in film, television and other media that are consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
		Thomas Becket Church - Eagan, MN - Learn all about the Church and our beliefs.
		Bernadette Parish - a Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
	www.mirjam.ch /images/link3.html (266 words)

	University Press of Kentucky
		Hal Wallis might not be as well known as David O. Selznick or Samuel Goldwyn, but the films he produced—Casablanca, Jezebel, Now Voyager, The Life of Emile Zola, Becket, True Grit, and many other classics (as well as scores of Elvis movies)—have certainly endured.
		As producer of numerous films, Wallis made an indelible mark on the course of America’s film industry, but his contributions are often overlooked and no full-length study has yet assessed his incredible career.
		A former office boy and salesman, Wallis first engaged with the business of film as the manager of a Los Angeles movie theater in 1922.
	www.kentuckypress.com /viewbook.cfm?Group=7&ID=1112 (494 words)

	Peter O'Toole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		O'Toole also has the distinction of being the only actor ever nominated for Academy Awards for playing the same character in two different films; he played King Henry II in both 1964's Becket and 1968's The Lion in Winter.
		Peter O'Toole (born August 2, 1932) is an Irish-born, British-based acclaimed and iconic film and stage actor.
		He worked in theatre, gaining recognition as a Shakespearean actor at the Bristol Old Vic and with the English Stage Company, before making his television debut in 1954 and a very minor film debut in 1959.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peter_OToole (665 words)

	London Theatre Guide - Online / News / Stones in his Pockets new cast from 30 Sep 02
		Rupert Degas has recently been in "Becket-The Honour of God" and "Are We There Yet?" He has produced the film "Last Orders" with Adrian Dunbar and David Hayman.
		The comedy is set in a village in County Kerry where a Hollywood film is being shot.
		Brian Doherty's roles at the Abbey Theatre Dublin include the revival of Brian Friel s "Translations" ; "Down The Line" and "Tarry Flynn".
	www.londontheatre.co.uk /londontheatre/news/sep02/23sep02stones.htm (665 words)

	Anne Coates and Kevin Tent on Editing Movies
		Coates, still bubbling with enthusiasm for her work at 79, had travelled up from her LA home to "Hollywood North" for her latest project, indie film Catch and Release, which she describes as a "people picture" with humour, life and a happy ending.
		But few people would have trouble recognising the films they edited: Anne Coates won an Oscar for her work as editor on David Lean's classic Lawrence of Arabia.
		She also won Oscar nominations for Becket, The Elephant Man, Out of Sight, In The Line of Fire, and Erin Brockovich.
	www.iofilm.co.uk /io/mit/001/anne_coates_kevin_tent_20050920.php (1414 words)

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