Mr. Burton
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.
- Revenue
- $1,396,769
- Production
- Severn Screen, Promise Pictures, Independent Entertainment, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Revolution Films, BBC Cymru Wales
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Cast
Toby Jones
Philip Burton
Lesley Manville
Ma Smith
Harry Lawtey
Richard Jenkins Jr.
Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins
Aneurin Barnard
Eifed James
Steffan Rhodri
Dic Jenkins
Mali O'Donnell
Phyllis Dolan
Dylan Jones
Morgan
Rhys ap William
Mr David
Lynn Hunter
Betty
Oliver Ryan
Co-op Manager
Osian Morgan
Baynham
Richard Elfyn
Governor
Caroline Sheen
Mrs Meredith
Matthew Gravelle
Sir Cyril Cooke
Hannah New
Daphne Rye
Daniel Evans
Anthony Quayle
Carys Bowkett
Jenny
Crew
- Director
- Marc Evans
- Writers
- Tom Bullough,Josh Hyams
- Producers
- Ed Talfan,Josh Hyams,Hannah Thomas,Tom George
- Cinematography
- Stuart Biddlecombe
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CinemaSerf
April 14, 2025
Despite being a bit lop-sided, this is still quite a poignant story of the young Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) who has been living with his elder sister and her husband since his mother died whilst he was an infant. His dad (Steffan Rhodri) worked hard down the mines then boozed hard afterwards, and so the young lad was largely neglected by him as he grew to curious manhood. He was interested at school, liked to read and sing and play rugby - and that attracted the attention of his teacher Burt…