Mr. Burton

Apr 4, 2025

2h 4m

★ 6.8

Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great.

Overview

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Severn Screen

Promise Pictures

Independent Entertainment

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Revolution Films

BBC Cymru Wales

Mr. Burton Trailers

Cast

Philip Burton

Toby Jones

Ma Smith

Lesley Manville

Richard Jenkins Jr.

Harry Lawtey

Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Eifed James

Aneurin Barnard

Dic Jenkins

Steffan Rhodri

Phyllis Dolan

Mali O'Donnell

Evans

Alfie Llewellyn

Morgan

Dylan Jones

Mr David

Rhys ap William

Rhianon

Agnes Evans

Marian

Amelia Porter

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