Mr. Burton (12A)
Apr 18-20, 22-24, May 16-18
Drama
Director: Marc Evans
Starring: Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lesley Manville, Toby Jones
Based On Real Events.
MR BURTON is a Feature Drama charting the relationship between a Port Talbot school teacher and a wild young school boy called Richie Jenkins, who was the son of a boozy miner. Richie dreamed of becoming an actor and Philip recognised his raw talent, tutored him and became his adoptive father. This film is the story of how Richie Jenkins was turned into Richard Burton the greatest star Wales has ever produced and who later said of Philip Burton that 'I owe him everything'.
Subtitled Screening: Tuesday 22 April | 7pm
Tea & Biscuit Matinee: Wednesday 23 April | 11am
Flashing Images: TBC
Running Time: 124 mins