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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1951-09-10
Languageen
Runtime1h 54m
Production

Film Traders Ltd

6.5(8)
•1951•1h 54m

Murder in the Cathedral

DramaHistory

Overview

Murder in the Cathedral is a story about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his struggles against temptation and personal vanity prior to his murder in the great Cathedral.

Writing & Screenplay
T. S. Eliot
Cinematography
David Kosky

Principal Cast

18 credited
JG
John GroserThomas a Becket
Alexander Gauge
Alexander GaugeKing Henry II
Donald Bisset
Donald BissetFirst Priest
Leo McKern
Leo McKernThird Knight
Niall MacGinnis
Niall MacGinnisHerald
Michael Aldridge
Michael AldridgeSecond Knight
T. S. Eliot
T. S. EliotVoice of Fourth Tempter
Mark Dignam
Mark DignamFirst Knight
Paul Rogers
Paul RogersFourth Knight
WP
William PatrickArchbishop's Knight

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