STARRING Hannah New, Toby Jones, and Lesley Manville, a film in Wokingham will reveal how a talented boy from Pontrhydyfen became the screen legend Richard Burton.
Wokingham Film Society members and visitors will be able to watch the story of wild schoolboy son of a boozy miner, Rich Jenkins, and the English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton.
Noted for his rich voice, Burton established himself as a Shakespearean actor in the 1950s giving a memorable performance as Hamlet.
His reputation for heavy drinking led to him being seen by some as a great performer who had wasted his talent, but he is still widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation.
Mr Burton is the moving story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton, the biggest star Wales has ever produced.
It can be seen at The Whitty Theatre, Luckley Road, on Thursday, October 9.
Doors open at 6.45pm, with the film starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £4 for members, and £6.50 for non-members.
For information, and to book, visit: wokinghamfilmsociety.com
