
The fatal encounter between Henry II and the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket.
Directed by George Ridgwell, Becket leans on a strong ensemble — Frank R. Benson, A.V. Bramble, Bertram Burleigh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1924.
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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.
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