Becket ou l'Honneur de Dieu
by Jean Anouilhliterary work· published 1959
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Becket or The Honour of God (French: Becket ou l'honneur de Dieu), often shortened to Becket, is a 1959 stage play written in French by Jean Anouilh. It is a depiction of the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England leading to Becket's assassination in 1170. It contains many historical inaccuracies, which the author acknowledged.
Adaptations (1)
Becket ou l'Honneur de Dieu was adapted into a 1964 film.
Becket1964 · film · 148 min · dir. Peter Glenville · IMDb ↗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.
