Mr Burton Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor. In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) 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 (BAFTA winner Toby Jones). Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

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  Harry Lawtey

  Joker: Folie à Deux, The Pale Blue Eye

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  Toby Jones

  Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Red Lights

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  Lesley Manville

  Cold Storage, Midwinter Break

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  Aimee-ffion Edwards

  Blithe Spirit

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  Steffan Rhodri

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  Aneurin Barnard

  The Goldfinch, The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Who is making Mr Burton – Crew List

A look at Mr Burton behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Marc Evans last helmed Hunky Dory and Snow Cake.

Director

Marc Evans

Screenwriters

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Additional Information

Mr Burton

Official Trailer

Q&A: Asked about Mr Burton