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‘Mr Burton’ Clinches UK Pre-Sale; Filming Wraps As First Look Revealed Of Harry Lawtey As Screen Icon Richard Burton


Filming has wrapped in Wales on the biopic about the legendary actor's formative years.

The Post Office, will star in the title role, with Oscar nominee Lesley Manville ( Phantom Thread, ) playing ‘Ma Smith’, Philip Burton’s landlady and close confidante. Ed Talfan, producer from Severn Screen, commented: “Marc Evans and his amazing cast have created a deeply moving film, telling the untold story of Richard Burton’s formative years. Cora Palfrey, COO Independent Entertainment, noted: “We are excited to be partnering with Spencer Pollard and his team at Icon for the theatrical release of this incredible biopic directed by Marc Evans.

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