Becket
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Published
[Orland Park, Ill.] : MPI Home Video, 2007.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Camp Verde Community Library - DVD - DVD Collection
BECKET
1 available
BECKET
1 available
Prescott High School - LIBOFFICE - Library Office - Ask at Desk
BEC
1 available
BEC
1 available
Prescott Public Library - PAV - DVD/Blu-ray Collection
BECKET
1 available
BECKET
1 available
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Published
[Orland Park, Ill.] : MPI Home Video, 2007.
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
UPC
030306105390
Notes
General Note
Based on the play by Jean Anouilh as translated by Lucienne Hill and produced on the New York stage by David Merrick.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1964.
General Note
"Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." -- Container.
General Note
Special features: Commentary with Peter O'Toole; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal; archival interviews with Richard Burton; theatrical trailer; still gallery; TV spot.
General Note
12 Academy Award nominations including Best picture, Best actor(s), Best supporting actor, Best director and Best cinematography.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Geoffrey Unsworth ; editor, Anne V. Coates ; music, Laurence Rosenthal.
Participants/Performers
Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, Martita Hunt, Pamela Brown.
Description
Henry II surprises England by naming his fellow rogue and trusted confidant Thomas Becket as Chancellor. But when Henry next appoints him Archbishop of Canterbury, Becket shocks the world by openly defying the King with his newfound faith and compassion. Will a desperate ruler now destroy a beloved friend to save his splintering kingdom?
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexual content and violence.
System Details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, screenplay based on material from another medium, 1964
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Verde Community Library - DVD - DVD Collection | BECKET | Find It Now |
| Prescott High School - LIBOFFICE - Library Office - Ask at Desk | BEC | Find It Now |
| Prescott Public Library - PAV - DVD/Blu-ray Collection | BECKET | Find It Now |
| Prescott Valley Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | BECKET | Find It Now |
| Yarnell Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | BECKET | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wallis, H. B., Anhalt, E., Glenville, P., O'Toole, P., Burton, R., Gielgud, J., Wolfit, D., Hunt, M., Brown, P., Anouilh, J., & Merrick, D. (2007). Becket . MPI Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hal B. Wallis et al.. 2007. Becket. MPI Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hal B. Wallis et al.. Becket MPI Home Video, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wallis, Hal B., et al. Becket MPI Home Video, 2007.
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