"Mr Burton" is a 2025 British drama film telling the story of the formative years of actor Richard Burton, played by Harry Lawtey, as a young boy from a Welsh mining village. The film focuses on his discovery by his teacher, Philip Burton (played by Toby Jones), who becomes his mentor and helps his natural talent for drama flourish. Directed by Marc Evans, the movie explores the profound impact this relationship had on Burton's life.
It’s 1942 and Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) is at school in Port Talbot, caught between the pressures of an alcoholic father, a devastating war, and his own
ambitions. A new opportunity beckons when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones). The young man thrives under Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of a kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Lesley Manville). But as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
Doors: 7:00pm
Trailers: 7:30pm
Feature: 7:45pm
Tickets on the door @ £5
We are not selling tickets online for this event due to a significant increase in the fees levied by the providers and while film nights at The Hilt are supported by low numbers we are trying to minimise our losses.
Bring your own refreshments, Ices on sale in the short interval.
Movies @ The Hilt is a relaxed comunity cinema where we show a recent movie and we try to give the audience the chance to select the upcoming titles. We dont operate a bar, but feel free to bring your own refreshments. We stop the film at some point for a short interval to give people the chance to have a few minutes natter and stretch their legs. We usually have ice creams on sale in the interval.