Becket1964
Director: Peter Glenville
Stars: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 148 minutes
Stars: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 148 minutes
Made in 1964, but set in 12th-century England, this is the fact-based story of Henry II (Peter O'Toole) and his dear friend, the Archbishop of Canterbury (Richard Burton). When the king appoints his former drinking buddy to the high religious office… more »
I seem to remember a scene after Becket's death where Henry, to no one in particular and a bit sad/angry says something similiar to -
"Well, Thomas Becket..[empathizing each word slowly]... are you satisfied?!?!"
In our high school theatre arts class it became the "code word" for someone who did something stupid and messed up props, lighting or knocked down staging during the final rehersal of our school plays.....!
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