Richard Burton: Wild Genius

Richard Burton: Wild Genius (2025)

Documentary

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.

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  • Release Date: 2025-11-10
  • Runtime: 0h 59min
  • Director: Adrian Sibley

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Cast

  • 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

  • Kate Burton

    Self

  • Sally Burton

    Self

  • Siân Owen

    Self

  • Rhianon Trowell

    Self

  • Angela V. John

    Self

  • Nancy Schoenberger

    Self

  • Nick Young

    Self