This adaptation of ts eliot's classic verse drama is released for the first time on blu ray and dvd in this strictly limited dual format edition. Recounting the love hate relationship between 12th century british monarch henry ll and the archbishop of canterbury, thomas becket, the film is unique in its use of mainly non professional actors to tell the story of becket's temptations before he was murdered in canterbury cathedral in 1170. This rarely seen film features eliot s voice as well as music by the internationally renowned composer làszló lajtha. Also included in this specially curated edition are three of hoellering's richly evocative short films. Extras alternative, longer festival cut 136 mins message from canterbury george hoellering, 1944 glasgow orpheus choir george hoellering,1951 shapes and forms george hoellering, 1950 cast and crew director – george hoellering murder in the cathedral cast – alexander gauge the adventures of robin hood, martin luther awards and reviews 12th venice international film festival winner for best production design. New york times – ‘excellent production and bold direction by george hoellering’