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Mr. Burton( 2025)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Toby Jones

      Philip Burton

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      Harry Lawtey

      Richard Jenkins Jr.

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      Steffan Rhodri

      Dic Jenkins

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      Daniel Evans

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      Aimee-Ffion Edwards

      Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

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      Aneurin Barnard

      Eifed James

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      Lesley Manville

      Ma Smith

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      Richard Elfyn

      Governor

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      Hannah New

      Daphne Rye

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      Carys Bowkett

      Jenny

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      Mali O'Donnell

      Phyllis Dolan

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      Osian Morgan

      Baynham

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Apr 14 2025
    Despite being a bit lop-sided, this is still quite a poignant story of the young Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) who has been living with his elder sister and her husband since his mother died whilst he was an infant. His dad (Steffan Rhodri) worked hard down the mines then boozed hard afterwards, and so the young lad was largely neglected by him as he grew to curious manhood. He was interested at school, liked to read and sing and play rugby - and that attracted the attention of his teacher Burton (Toby Jones). He was a scholarly man, but a frustrated Thesp, who had lodged for many a year with ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    1396769.00

    Keywords

    • adoptive father
    • based on true story
    • teacher student relationship
    • inspiring story
    • 1940s
    • lower-middle-class
    • based on real person