Releasing to coincide with what would have been Richard Burton's 100th
birthday, director Marc Evans' Mr Burton takes us back
to 1942 Wales where the young Burton, then known as Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey), is encouraged to enter the acting field by his
inspiring teacher Philip Burton (Toby Jones).
Lesley Manville also stars.
Mr Burton is in UK cinemas from April 4th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey, Industry, Joker: Folie à Deux) 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, Mr Bates vs. The Post Office).
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, The Crown). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
