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Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025)

0h 59m · 10 Nov 2025
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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.

Movie ID81910
GenreDocumentary
DirectorAdrian Sibley
Main castRichard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Matthew Rhys, Michael Sheen, Gabriel Byrne, Siân Phillips, Claire Bloom, Iwan Rheon
Release date10 November 2025
Release year2025
LanguageEnglish
Duration59 min (0h 59m)
Rating7.5 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseBBC

Director: Adrian Sibley

Top cast

Richard BurtonSelf (archive footage) Elizabeth TaylorSelf (archive footage) Matthew RhysSelf/Narrator Michael SheenSelf Gabriel ByrneSelf Siân PhillipsSelf Claire BloomSelf Iwan RheonSelf Derren NesbittSelf Tony PalmerSelf Waris HusseinSelf David WoodSelf
Kate BurtonSelf
Sally BurtonSelf
Siân OwenSelf
Rhianon TrowellSelf
Angela V. JohnSelf
Nancy SchoenbergerSelf
Nick YoungSelf

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