Becket News From Mpi !
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I was curious if MPI was still holding onto the distribution rights for this film. (They obviously lost McClintock!, which they released on VHS.)
Was there any other info about what to expect on the release? This is such a high-profile title, I'd expect MPI to include a few extras. They did right by some of those Rathbone/Bruce Sherlock Holmes films, so I'm looking forward to what they can do with this.
Was there any other info about what to expect on the release? This is such a high-profile title, I'd expect MPI to include a few extras. They did right by some of those Rathbone/Bruce Sherlock Holmes films, so I'm looking forward to what they can do with this.
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According to noted archivist Robert Harris, the film has been fully restored by AMPAS (including "R" rated scenes from the European cut.) Hopefully, the delay in the DVD's release has been caused by MPI negotiating with the Academy for the use of their print (like they did with UCLA for the Sherlock Holmes films.)
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Peter O'Toole's performance in Becket was cited by noted late critic Judith Christ as the greatest lead performance by an actor ever committed to film at the time of it's release. A key and sadly neglected release but great news.