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    Unique ID Code: 0000093710
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    Added on: 23/4/2007 15:19
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    Becket (UK)

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    The screen explodes with rage and passion and greatness!
    Certificate: PG
    Running Time: 142 mins
    Retail Price: £17.99
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    Content Type: Movie

    Synopsis:
    Becket is one of the great historical epics and features one of cinema`s most legendary pairings: Richard Burton and Peter O`Toole.

    The story tells of the tempestuous friendship between Thomas Becket and King Henry II. The King appoints his trusted companion to the esteemed position of Archbishop of Canterbury, believing his loyalty will give him control over the church. However, Becket takes his new duties seriously and his devotion to God soon brings him into direct conflict with the State and his lifelong friend.

    Recently rediscovered and beautifully restored, Peter Glenville`s lost masterpiece is available for the first time in almost 20 years.

    Special Features:
    Audio Commentary By Peter O`Toole
    Epic Editor: An Interview With Anne V. Coates
    A Tapestry Of Music: Laurence Rosenthal On His Score For Becket
    Lobby Card Gallery
    Theatrical Trailer

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English
    Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

    Directed By:
    Peter Glenville

    Written By:


    Starring:
    Peter O`Toole
    David Weston
    Paolo Stoppa
    Gino Cervi
    Felix Aylmer
    Siân Phillips
    Pamela Brown
    Martita Hunt
    Donald Wolfit
    John Gielgud
    Richard Burton

    Soundtrack By:
    Laurence Rosenthal

    Director of Photography:
    Geoffrey Unsworth

    Editor:
    Anne V. Coates

    Costume Designer:
    Margaret Furse

    Production Designer:
    John Bryan

    Producer:
    Hal B. Wallis

    Executive Producer:
    Joseph H. Hazen

    Distributor:
    Second Sight

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