Mr Burton (2025)

Cert: 12A, 124mins.
Director: Marc Evans

Marking the centenary of Richard Burton, born 10 November 1925.

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Synopsis

Mr. Burton tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton(Toby Jones)  and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk.  Richard (Harry Lawtey) dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline.

Philip Burton recognized the raw talent in his pupil, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his legal guardian.

The film also stars Lesley Manville as Mrs. Burton.

Verdict

Critics score: 88
Audience score: 90
[Ref: Rotten Tomatoes website]

Lawtey is a mesmerising presence.

– Radio Times

Scratch the surface and there’s more and more underneath.

– Mark Kermode

Click on ‘Learn More’ to listen to Mark Kermode’s review.

Tickets:

Tickets available on the door.  Contactless payment preferred.

Admission:  Adults £6 (under 15s £3)

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Doors open at 7 pm for film screening at 7:30.

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