Becket
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : MPI Home Video :, [2008].
Format
Blu-ray
Edition
[Blu-ray version].
ISBN
0788609548, 9780788609541
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | BLU-RAY FIC BEC | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Anouilh, Jean, -- 1910-1987 -- Film adaptations.
Biographical films.
England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- II, -- King of England, -- 1133-1189 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Privy councils -- England -- Drama.
Thomas, -- à Becket, Saint, -- 1118?-1170 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical films.
England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
Henry -- II, -- King of England, -- 1133-1189 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Privy councils -- England -- Drama.
Thomas, -- à Becket, Saint, -- 1118?-1170 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
[United States] : MPI Home Video :, [2008].
Edition
[Blu-ray version].
Language
English
ISBN
0788609548, 9780788609541
UPC
030306180397
Notes
General Note
Blu-ray disc.
General Note
Based on the play by Jean Anouilh and produced on the New York stage by David Merrick.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1964.
General Note
Special features include: commentary with Peter O'Toole ; theatrical trailer ; still gallery ; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal ; TV spot.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Geoffrey Unsworth ; editor, Anne V. Coates ; music, Laurence Rosenthal.
Participants/Performers
Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi.
Description
Adaptation of the play about the tumultuous friendship between Henry II of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Restored to its original majesty and including commentary by Peter O'Toole.
Target Audience
MPAA Rating: rated PG-13, for some sexual content and violence.
System Details
Blu-ray format ; region 1 ; anamorphic widescreen, 2.35:1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 ; 1080P High Definition.
System Details
This is a Blu-ray disc and will not play in a standard DVD player.
Language
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue; with optional English subtitles.
Awards
Academy Awards, 1965: Best Writing, Screenplay based on material from another medium (12 Academy Award nominations).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cervi, G., Unsworth, G., Coates, A. V., Rosenthal, L., Wallis, H. B., Anhalt, E., Glenville, P., O'Toole, P., Burton, R., Gielgud, J., Merrick, D., & Anouilh, J. (2008). Becket ([Blu-ray version].). MPI Home Video :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gino Cervi et al.. 2008. Becket. MPI Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gino Cervi et al.. Becket MPI Home Video, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cervi, Gino, et al. Becket [Blu-ray version]., MPI Home Video :, 2008.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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