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Mr. Burton

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.

2025 |2h 4m |  Drama

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Cast

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Toby Jones

Philip Burton

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Lesley Manville

Ma Smith

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Harry Lawtey

Richard Jenkins Jr.

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Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

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Aneurin Barnard

Eifed James

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Steffan Rhodri

Dic Jenkins

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Mali O'Donnell

Phyllis Dolan

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Rhys ap William

Mr David

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Lynn Hunter

Betty

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Oliver Ryan

Co-op Manager

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Richard Elfyn

Governor

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Caroline Sheen

Mrs Meredith

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Matthew Gravelle

Sir Cyril Cooke

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Hannah New

Daphne Rye

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Daniel Evans

Anthony Quayle

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Carys Bowkett

Jenny

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Status

Released

Language

English, Welsh

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,396,769.00