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Mr Burton
Presented by: Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+ St Helens.| 0 | ST HELENS: Community Cinema Plus |
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| P | Friday 4th July, 2025 |
| N | 7:00pm |
Event information
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 (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.
Burton, who died in 1984, aged 58, starred in Hollywood blockbuster Cleopatra, and was known for his powerful performances in Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood and Shakespearean stage roles. He was nominated for seven Oscars
Venue information
ST HELENS: Community Cinema Plus| 0 | Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+ 78 Corporation St St Helens Merseyside WA10 1GQ |
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| ! | 07522 599 873 |
| ` | Community Cinema Plus+ at Lucem House St Helens is a volunteer led venue in the town centre |
