Mr Burton
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Mr Burton

Mr Burton 12A

Mon 1st Jan 0001 - Wed 24th Sep 2025
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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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BBFC: 12A

IFCO: 12A

Running Time: 124 mins

Cast: Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville

Director: Marc Evans

Writers: Tom Bullough, Josh Hyams

Producers: Ed Talfan, Josh Hyams, Hannah Thomas, Trevor Matthews

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