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Track 16 of 29: Act III
written by Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987 (1959); directed by Shirley Jo Finney; performed by Asher Book, 1988-, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Ken Danziger, Jean Gilpin, 1950-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Charlie Mathes, Tim Monsion, Jennifer Rau, Simon Templeman, John Vickery, Douglas Weston and Greg Woodell; in Becket; Or The Honor of God (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
After helping to murder Becket, King Henry II is haunted by memories of their passionate friendship. Appointing Becket as Archbishop was the King's greatest mistake - for Becket finds his allegiance shifting from king and country to God and Church.
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written by Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987 (1959); directed by Shirley Jo Finney; performed by Asher Book, 1988-, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Ken Danziger, Jean Gilpin, 1950-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Charlie Mathes, Tim Monsion, Jennifer Rau, Simon Templeman, John Vickery, Douglas Weston and Greg Woodell; in Becket; Or The Honor of God (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
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After helping to murder Becket, King Henry II is haunted by memories of their passionate friendship. Appointing Becket as Archbishop was the King's greatest mistake - for Becket finds his allegiance shifting from king and country to God and Church. Folliott, the Bishop of London, is startled when King Henry approaches him for Confession. Henry asks how Becket's reputation fares. He is considered capable, and behaves like a holy man. The King's lo...
After helping to murder Becket, King Henry II is haunted by memories of their passionate friendship. Appointing Becket as Archbishop was the King's greatest mistake - for Becket finds his allegiance shifting from king and country to God and Church. Folliott, the Bishop of London, is startled when King Henry approaches him for Confession. Henry asks how Becket's reputation fares. He is considered capable, and behaves like a holy man. The King's love for Becket has turned to hatred. Folliott resists helping the King bring Becket down. The King promises much money.
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Date Written / Recorded
1959, 2004-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Asher Book, 1988-, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Ken Danziger, Jean Gilpin, 1950-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Charlie Mathes, Tim Monsion, Jennifer Rau, Simon Templeman, John Vickery, Douglas Weston, Greg Woodell
Author / Creator
Shirley Jo Finney, Asher Book, 1988-, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Ken Danziger, Jean Gilpin, 1950-, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Charlie Mathes, Tim Monsion, Jennifer Rau, Simon Templeman, John Vickery, Douglas Weston, Greg Woodell, Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Law and Government, Gilbert Folliot, Henry II of England, European History, Christianity, Psychology
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