Thomas Becket (played by Richard Burton) is a protagonist in Becket.
A Saxon commoner who serves as advisor and Lord Chancellor to King Henry II. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by the King, Becket sides with the Church, opposes royal interference in ecclesiastical matters, and is ultimately martyred by royal barons at Canterbury. Archbishop of Canterbury (played by Felix Aylmer) appears in Becket.
Baron (played by Niall MacGinnis) appears in Becket.
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Characters
Thomas Becket
(played by Richard Burton) — protagonist
A Saxon commoner who serves as advisor and Lord Chancellor to King Henry II. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by the King, Becket sides with the Church, opposes royal interference in ecclesiastical...
Archbishop of Canterbury
(played by Felix Aylmer) — minor
Baron
(played by Niall MacGinnis) — minor
Key Relationships
Archbishop of Canterbury → Baron
(Alliance Ecclesiastical Ally)
Thomas Becket → Baron
(Power Political Opponent)
Thomas Becket → Archbishop of Canterbury
(Professional Successor)
Story Analysis
A political and spiritual journey from royal confidant to ecclesiastical martyr.
