Trailer for Toby Jones' MR. BURTON About a Teacher Inspiring a Student to Be an Actor
Icon Films has released the trailer for an upcoming titled Mr Burton, which stars Toby Jones as a teacher who helps inspire a young student named Richard Burton to be an actor and artist. This looks like a great film and a wonderful inspirational story.
The film is based on a true story about how the poor son of a miner and how he became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.
The synopsis reads: “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, & 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).
“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). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.”
The film follows "in the footsteps of films about inspirational teachers like Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting... a touching story about the people without whom legends like Richard Burton wouldn't exist."
The movie also stars Harry Lawtey, Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Steffan Rhodri, and Aneurin Barnard.
Mr Burton is directed Marc Evans, and Icon Films will debut Mr Burton in UK cinemas starting April 4th, 2025.