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.
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in digital optical videodisc video file Blu-ray polychrome
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CHVR: NR
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Based on the play by Jean Anouilh and produced on the New York stage by David Merrick Originally released as a motion picture in 1964 "Restored by the Academy Film Archive Restoration Funding provided by The Film Foundation." Special features: commentary with Peter O'Toole; theatrical trailer; still gallery; interviews with editor Anne V. Coates and composer Laurence Rosenthal; TV spot Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud Blu-ray disc, region A, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0, 1080p high definition Academy Awards, 1965: Best Writing, Screenplay based on material from another medium (12 Academy Award nominations) English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0), French (Dolby 2.0) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0) dialogue; with optional English subtitles
