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 (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 (Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
“Marc Evans’s film is a lovely thing.” ~Tara Brady, The Irish Times
“Jones certainly shows Mr Burton’s sad and dignified loneliness.” ~Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Cast
Toby Jones , Lesley Manville , Harry Lawtey , Aimee-Ffion Edwards , Aneurin Barnard , Steffan Rhodri , Daniel Evans
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
UK
Studio
Roadshow
