Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025)

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 (19)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Richard Burton

Self (archive footage)

Elizabeth Taylor

Self (archive footage)

Matthew Rhys

Self/Narrator

Michael Sheen

Self

Gabriel Byrne

Self

Siân Phillips

Self

Claire Bloom

Self

Iwan Rheon

Self

Derren Nesbitt

Self

Tony Palmer

Self

Waris Hussein

Self

David Wood

Self

K

Kate Burton

Self

S

Sally Burton

Self

S

Siân Owen

Self

R

Rhianon Trowell

Self

A

Angela V. John

Self

N

Nancy Schoenberger

Self

N

Nick Young

Self

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