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Mr. Burton (2025)
Presented by Big Picture Show/Moving Pictures
A British drama that chronicles the formative years of Richard Jenkins, the boy who would become the legendary actor Richard Burton. Set in post-war Wales, the film follows young Richard, the son of a hard-drinking coal miner, as he navigates a turbulent childhood marked by poverty and loss. His life takes a transformative turn when he meets Philip Burton, a passionate, unconventional schoolteacher who recognizes Richard’s raw talent and love for language and who guides him toward a future far beyond the confines of his mining village.
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Performer's website
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Running time
2hr 4m
Audience Type
U12s with an adult (12A)
