

Murder in the Cathedral (1951)
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.
Where to watch Murder in the Cathedral
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, BFI Player | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player | — |
| Sweden | BFI Player | — | — |
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What is Murder in the Cathedral about?
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. Murder in the Cathedral is a Drama, History movie, released on 1951-09-10, runtime 114 minutes.
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Where can I watch Murder in the Cathedral?
In the United States, Murder in the Cathedral streams on OVID and BFI Player. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
George Hoellering
Cast
- John Groser as Thomas a Becket
- Alexander Gauge as King Henry II
- Donald Bisset as First Priest
- Leo McKern as Third Knight
- Niall MacGinnis as Herald
- Michael Aldridge as Second Knight
- T. S. Eliot as Voice of Fourth Tempter
- Mark Dignam as First Knight
- Paul Rogers as Fourth Knight
- William Patrick as Archbishop's Knight
- Basil Burton as Third Tempter
- David Ward as First Tempter
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Sources
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