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Mr Burton
31 Mar - 1 Apr 2025
Drama
About the film
Mr Burton
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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 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.
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The Pickaquoy Centre Trust: The Phoenix Cinema
Showing on
Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
Address
The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, KW15 1LR, GB
Parkway Cinemas: Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes
Showing on
Mon 31st Mar, 19:00
Address
Kings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AQ, GB
Kinema In The Woods Ltd: The Kinema In The Woods
Showing on
Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
Address
Coronation Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QD, GB
Orion Image Ltd: Orion Cinema Dereham
Showing on
Mon 31st Mar, 19:30
Address
Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AW, GB
Northern Morris Associated Cinemas Ltd: Plaza Cinema
Showing on
Mon 31st Mar, 19:45
Address
Sackville Street, Skipton, BD23 2PB, GB
About the film
Mr Burton
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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 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.
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.