Richard Burton: Taylor-Made For Stardom


60m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Profile of actor Richard Burton. He was born Richard Jenkins, the son of a miner in South Wales. His mother died when he was two. At 15, his life was transformed by Philip Burton, a schoolteacher with a passion for the theater. Under his guidance, Richard became an actor and changed his last name fr

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Also Known As
Biography (01/24/02), Porträtt
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Profile of actor Richard Burton. He was born Richard Jenkins, the son of a miner in South Wales. His mother died when he was two. At 15, his life was transformed by Philip Burton, a schoolteacher with a passion for the theater. Under his guidance, Richard became an actor and changed his last name from Jenkins to Burton. He made his reputation as an actor on the English stage, but his love affair with Elizabeth Taylor transformed him into an international film star.

Film Details

Also Known As
Biography (01/24/02), Porträtt
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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