From the producer of 2024 Oscar-winning drama, ‘The Brutalist’, comes the moving, untold true story of how Rich Jenkins became acting legend Richard Burton – the biggest star Wales has ever produced. Starring Harry Lawtey (Industry) as the young Burton and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as his influential mentor, Philip Burton, the inspiring biographical drama offers a poignant look at the transformative power of mentorship.
Set against the grit of post-war Wales, MR. BURTON is the extraordinary true story of a working-class boy destined for greatness and the teacher who saw it first. When Philip Burton, a principled and passionate schoolteacher in Port Talbot, meets Richie Jenkins, a volatile yet gifted teen from a fractured home, he recognises a spark that others have overlooked. Through mentorship, discipline, and love, Philip shapes Richie’s raw talent, setting him on the path to becoming Richard Burton, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.
A tender exploration of identity, ambition, and the lasting influence of mentorship, MR. BURTON captivates with standout performances from Lawtey and Jones, alongside Palace favourite Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris). The result is a powerful tribute to the enduring impact of guidance and unwavering belief in another’s raw potential.
