Icon Film Distribution presents the smash hit Mr Burton now available on Digital platforms, making its Home Premiere. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD from 30th June. Starring Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey and Lesley Manville, it tells the inspiring origin story of the young man who would grow up to become stage and screen legend, Richard Burton, celebrating what would be his 100th birthday.
And to celebrate we have a copy on Blu-ray to give away!
Toby Jones as Philip Burton - Photo by Warren Orchard - Courtesy of Icon Film Distribution
Synopsis:
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, Industry, Joker: Folie à Deux) 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 (BAFTA winner Toby Jones, Mr Bates vs. The Post Office).
Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville, The Crown). But as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Cis - Photo by Warren Orchard - Courtesy of Icon Film Distribution
From BAFTA winning director Marc Evans (Manhunt), and the producer of The Brutalist, this is a timeless tale of identity, class and defying expectations, telling a poignant story which still resonates today. Mr Burton is released to celebrate what would be Richard Burton’s 100th birthday, the centenary of a man who, despite humble beginnings, would be remembered and cherished all over the world.
The DVD and Blu-ray releases include an exclusive behind-the-scenes special feature with interviews from cast and crew such as director Marc Evans, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville, and Richard Burton’s daughter, Kate Burton.
Aneurin Barnard as Elfed - Photo by Warren Orchard - Courtesy of Icon Film Distribution
Icon Film Distribution presents Mr Burton now available on Digital
Own it on Blu-ray, DVD & All Major Digital Platforms from 30 June
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