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Becket

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.

Original title: Becket

19

nominations

21%

winning rate

4

wins

Academy Awards #37 - 1965

Award People Status
Best Picture Hal B. Wallis - as producer(s)
Best Director Peter Glenville
Best Actor in a Leading Role Richard Burton
Best Actor in a Leading Role Peter O'Toole
Best Actor in a Supporting Role John Gielgud
Best Adapted Screenplay Edward Anhalt Winner
Best Original Score Laurence Rosenthal
Best Cinematography (Color) Geoffrey Unsworth
Best Film Editing Anne V. Coates
Best Sound John Cox
Best Production Design (Color) John Bryan, Maurice Carter, Patrick McLoughlin, Robert Cartwright
Best Costume Design (Color) Margaret Furse

British Academy Film Awards #18 - 1965

Award People Status
Best Picture Peter Glenville
Outstanding British Film Peter Glenville
Best British Actor Peter O'Toole
Best British Screenplay Edward Anhalt
Best British Cinematography (Color) Geoffrey Unsworth Winner
Best British Production Design (Color) John Bryan Winner
Best British Costume Design (Color) Margaret Furse Winner