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Mr Burton
31 Mar - 1 Apr 2025
Drama
Mr Burton
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) 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).
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). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) 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).
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). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
Director
Marc Evans
Cast
Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Steffan Rhodri, Daniel Evans, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard, Lesley Manville, Richard Elfyn, Hannah New, Carys Bowkett, Mali O'Donnell
Find Venues Near Me
The Phoenix Cinema, Kirkwall
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Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
Closed
Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes
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Mon 31st Mar, 19:00
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The Kinema In The Woods, Woodhall Spa
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Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
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Orion Cinema Dereham
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Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
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Plaza Cinema, Skipton
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Mon 31st Mar, 19:45
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REEL BLACKBURN
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Mon 31st Mar, 20:00
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Scott Cinema Bridgwater
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Tue 1st Apr, 18:00
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Mr Burton
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) 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).
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). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) 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).
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). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
Director
Marc Evans
Cast
Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Steffan Rhodri, Daniel Evans, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard, Lesley Manville, Richard Elfyn, Hannah New, Carys Bowkett, Mali O'Donnell
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.