Drama /

Score: 69.7%( 18 votes )

Overview: In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Cast:

Toby Jones
Philip Burton

Lesley Manville
Ma Smith

Harry Lawtey
Richard Jenkins Jr.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aneurin Barnard
Eifed James

Steffan Rhodri
Dic Jenkins

Mali O'Donnell
Phyllis Dolan

Alfie Llewellyn
Evans

Dylan Jones
Morgan

Rhys ap William
Mr David

Agnes Evans
Rhianon

Amelia Porter
Marian

Lynn Hunter
Betty

Oliver Ryan
Co-op Manager

Osian Morgan
Baynham

Richard Elfyn
Governor

Mark Meadows
Headmster

Caroline Sheen
Mrs Meredith

Eluned Hawkins
Edith

Matthew Gravelle
Sir Cyril Cooke

Tonya Smith
Bank Cashier

Hannah New
Daphne Rye

Hanna Jarman
Audition Mother

Daniel Evans
Anthony Quayle

Hubert Burton
Robert 'Tim' Hardy

Hamish Gray
Harry Andrews

Carys Bowkett
Jenny

Mabli Jen Eustace
Jane

Harvey J. Hill
Richard Jenkins' Friend