Richard Burton: Wild Genius
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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.
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Richard Burton
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Where Eagles Dare
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Elizabeth Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Cleopatra
Matthew Rhys
Self/Narrator
Known for
The Americans
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Michael Sheen
Self
Known for
Passengers
Good Omens
Gabriel Byrne
Self
Known for
The Usual Suspects
Hereditary
Siân Phillips
Self
Known for
I, Claudius
Attila
Claire Bloom
Self
Known for
The Haunting
Limelight
Iwan Rheon
Self
Known for
Game of Thrones
Misfits
Derren Nesbitt
Self
Known for
Flawless
Where Eagles Dare
Tony Palmer
Self
Also in
The Piano Room
Waris Hussein
Self
Also in
Mr. Nice
Mrs. Henderson Presents
David Wood
Self
Known for
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Aces High
Adrian Sibley Director · Jules Cornell Editor
First release November 10, 2025 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
BBC
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · November 10, 2025
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