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Mr Burton
Sign in to save2025 film directed by Marc Evans
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7.0In 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.
Released: 2025-04-04124 minDir: Marc EvansDramaBox office: $1.4M
Cast
- Toby Jones as Philip Burton
- Lesley Manville as Ma Smith
- Harry Lawtey as Richard Jenkins Jr.
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins
- Aneurin Barnard as Eifed James
- Steffan Rhodri as Dic Jenkins
Themes
- wales
- adoptive father
- biography
- based on true story
- teacher student relationship
- inspiring story
- 1940s
- lower-middle-class
- based on real person
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- biographical film
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- Richard Burton
- Director
- Marc Evans
- Cast member
- Aneurin Barnard
- FilmAffinity ID
- 205639
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- title
- Mr Burton
- publication date
- 2025-04-04
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