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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.4 / 100
1964·Biography / Drama / History·2h 28m

BECKET

“An age of rampant lusts, abandon, runaway passions. An age brought bristling to life by two of the most exciting stars of our time!”

Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.

Above the Line
Peter Glenville·DirectorEdward Anhalt·ScreenplayJean Anouilh·Theatre PlayGeoffrey Unsworth·Director of PhotographyLaurence Rosenthal·Original Music ComposerAnne V. Coates·Editor
Cast
Richard Burton·Thomas BecketPeter O'Toole·King Henry II of EnglandJohn Gielgud·King Louis VII of FranceGino Cervi·Cardinal ZambelliPaolo Stoppa·Pope Alexander IIIDonald Wolfit·Bishop FolliotDavid Weston·Brother JohnMartita Hunt·Empress MatildaPamela Brown·Queen Eleanor of AquitainePercy Herbert·Baron
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Glenville·Director
Writing· 2
Edward Anhalt·ScreenplayJean Anouilh·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Geoffrey Unsworth·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Anne V. Coates·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Laurence Rosenthal·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Maurice Carter·Art DirectionJohn Bryan·Production Design
Production· 2
Hal B. Wallis·ProducerJoseph H. Hazen·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Lucienne Hill·Translator
By the Numbers
78.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
Worldwide Gross
1
12 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Becket's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A6A6A6
#CC0000
Mood
Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men in a black and white, desaturated image with a red title at the bottom. The man in the foreground wears a crown and a dark coat, loo”

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Key Elements
CrownClerical Robe
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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