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Mr. Burton
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Mr. Burton

2025-04-04 · 124 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

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.

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Directors
Marc Evans
Production companies
Severn Screen, Promise Pictures, Independent Entertainment, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Revolution Films, BBC Cymru Wales
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,396,769

Top Cast

Toby JonesToby JonesPhilip Burton
Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleMa Smith
Harry LawteyHarry LawteyRichard Jenkins Jr.
Aimee-Ffion EdwardsAimee-Ffion EdwardsCecilia 'Cis' Jenkins
Aneurin BarnardAneurin BarnardEifed James
Steffan RhodriSteffan RhodriDic Jenkins
Mali O'DonnellMali O'DonnellPhyllis Dolan
Alfie LlewellynAlfie LlewellynEvans
Dylan JonesDylan JonesMorgan
Rhys ap WilliamRhys ap WilliamMr David
Agnes EvansRhianon
Amelia PorterMarian
Lynn HunterLynn HunterBetty
Oliver RyanOliver RyanCo-op Manager
Osian MorganOsian MorganBaynham
Richard ElfynRichard ElfynGovernor
Mark MeadowsHeadmster
Caroline SheenCaroline SheenMrs Meredith
Eluned HawkinsEdith
Matthew GravelleMatthew GravelleSir Cyril Cooke

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