HARRY LAWTEY IS
RICHARD BURTON IN 'MR. BURTON' FLICK
He has been chosen to lead the film which will tell the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton (Toby Jones) and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey). Richard
dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. MR. BURTON recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father. Richard Jenkins would go on to become Richard Burton, the iconic actor nominated for seven Oscars and known for his turbulent marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. Lesley Manville will play Philip's wife. Aneurin Barnard will also star in Marc Evans directed movie.
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| Harry Lawtey will play Richard Burton |
Sometimes all we need is someone to recognize our abilities and push us forward. Sounds like a good watch as I never really followed his story.
ReplyDeleteMe neither, other than he was a drunkard in later life.
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