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Becket
Summary: King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.
Release Date: March 11, 1964
Director:
Peter Glenville
Runtime: 2 h 28 min
MPAA: PG-13
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 3,000,000
Domestic: $ 149,327
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