The Church is causing problems for King Henry II of England. When the Archbishop of Canterbury passes away, he comes up with a brilliant plan. Thomas Becket, a former drinking and wenching companion of his who is now a deacon of the church, will be appointed to the position rather than another pious clergyman devoted to Rome and the Church, as had been previously planned. Unluckily for Henry, Becket is more serious about his job and thus a more formidable opponent.
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The Church is causing problems for King Henry II of England. When the Archbishop of Canterbury passes away, he comes up with a brilliant plan. Thomas Becket, a former drinking and wenching companion of his who is now a deacon of the church, will be appointed to the position rather than another pious clergyman devoted to Rome and the Church, as had been previously planned. Unluckily for Henry, Becket is more serious about his job and thus a more formidable opponent.
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