About
The son of a Welsh miner, Richard Burton became a Hollywood star and is considered one of the greatest British actors ever. He lived a big life in a short time. This is his epic story, from the village of Pontrhydyfen to global icon, and from the teacher in Port Talbot spotting his talents and transforming his life to being offered $7 million for seven movies and a scandalous love affair with Elizabeth Taylor that captivated the world.
Cast
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Richard Burton
Self (archive footage)
E
Elizabeth Taylor
Self (archive footage)
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Matthew Rhys
Self/Narrator
M
Michael Sheen
Self
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Gabriel Byrne
Self
S
Siân Phillips
Self
C
Claire Bloom
Self
I
Iwan Rheon
Self
D
Derren Nesbitt
Self
T
Tony Palmer
Self
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Waris Hussein
Self
D
David Wood
Self
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Nancy Schoenberger
Self