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Feature film — 2025

Mr. Burton (2025)

6.92h 4mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 37 votes.

Severn Screen / Promise Pictures / Independent Entertainment / Ffilm Cymru Wales / Revolution Films / BBC Cymru Wales

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Director: Marc Evans

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Cast & crew

Toby Jones as Philip Burton

Toby Jones

Philip Burton

Lesley Manville as Ma Smith

Lesley Manville

Ma Smith

Harry Lawtey as Richard Jenkins Jr.

Harry Lawtey

Richard Jenkins Jr.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aneurin Barnard as Eifed James

Aneurin Barnard

Eifed James

Steffan Rhodri as Dic Jenkins

Steffan Rhodri

Dic Jenkins

Mali O'Donnell as Phyllis Dolan

Mali O'Donnell

Phyllis Dolan

Alfie Llewellyn as Evans

Alfie Llewellyn

Evans

Dylan Jones as Morgan

Dylan Jones

Morgan

Rhys ap William as Mr David

Rhys ap William

Mr David

A

Agnes Evans

Rhianon

A

Amelia Porter

Marian

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