Mr Burton

A film telling the story of actor Richard Burton’s formative years in a Welsh mining village.
Mr Burton stars Harry Lawtey as a young Burton (Richard Jenkins) and Toby Jones as teacher Philip Burton who took the actor under his wing after spotting his talent for drama.
Burton, who died in 1984, aged 58, starred in Hollywood blockbuster Cleopatra, and was known for his powerful performances in Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood and Shakespearean stage roles.
Producer Ed Talfan said the film shines a spotlight on a relationship which had a “profound impact” on Burton’s life.