UK,
1951, 140 min
Directed by:
George HoelleringCast:
Leo McKern, Niall MacGinnis, John Van Eyssen, Jill Balcon, Alexander Gauge, Ysanne Churchman, Howell Davies, Stanley Van Beers, Donald Bisset, Denis Holmes (more)VOD (1)
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Recounting the love-hate relationship between 12th century British monarch Henry ll and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, the film is unique in its use of mainly non-professional actors to tell the story of Becket's temptations before he was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. (British Film Institute (BFI))
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Venice Film Festival
- 1951 - Peter Pendrey (Special Prize)
- 1951 - George Hoellering (Golden Lion for Best Film)