Mr. Burton
Mr. Burton
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Mr. Burton

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

6.8 / 10
2025
124 min
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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Cast

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Philip Burton

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Ma Smith

Harry Lawtey

Harry Lawtey

Richard Jenkins Jr.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

Eifed James

Steffan Rhodri

Steffan Rhodri

Dic Jenkins

Mali O'Donnell

Mali O'Donnell

Phyllis Dolan

A

Alfie Llewellyn

Evans

D

Dylan Jones

Morgan

Rhys ap William

Rhys ap William

Mr David

A

Agnes Evans

Rhianon

A

Amelia Porter

Marian

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