Summaries

T. S. Eliot's portrayal of the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. The dialogue is written almost entirely in rhyming verse and the chorus in free verse.

Details

Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Nov 8, 1947
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 5m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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