Becket

British director Peter Glenville served a lesson in British history with this period drama that explored the relationship between King Henry II and his best friend Thomas Becket.  After the King appoints his best friend as the Archbishop of Canterbury, his plans backfires when his friend takes his position seriously and their friendship leads to tragedy. Based on the play by French writer, Jean Anouilh, Glenville and writer Edward Anhalt imagined the historical relationship that's more 1960's than 12 century England. Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star as the two friends with solid performances along with John Gielgud and Paolo Stoppa. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.