Mr Burton is a 2025 British biographical drama film about the early life of Welsh actor Richard Burton and his relationship with his mentor Philip Burton. It is directed by Marc Evans, written by Tom Bullough and Josh Hyams, and stars Harry Lawtey as Richard, alongside Toby Jones (as Philip Burton), and Lesley Manville. It was released in British cinemas on 4 April 2025.
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Cast
Harry Lawtey as Richard Burton
Toby Jones as Philip Burton
Lesley Manville as Ma Smith
Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Cis
Steffan Rhodri as Dic Jenkins
Aneurin Barnard as Elfed
Mali O'Donnell as Phyllis
Matthew Gravelle as Sir Cyril Cooke
Hannah New as Daphne Rye
Daniel Evans as Anthony Quayle
