Richard Burton's Christmas Story
“All Richie wants for Christmas is a toy farm – simple. But the world is complicated, disturbing. Happily, he gets more than he bargained for!”
Synopsis
Richie lives in a mining village, is disturbed by the mysterious absence of Cis, his sister-mother, and is being teased mercilessly by his friend Trevor about whether or not his Christmas present will be new or second-hand. Trevor, the elder of the two, knows that poor people get little that is sparkling new, that adults lie and that death is ever present. However, despite Richie’s fears, life triumphs, illuminating the winter darkness with joy.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Povey
- Original Score
- Mark Thomas
- Original Title
- Richard Burton's Christmas Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- S4C, Teliesyn, HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clayton
Michael Povey, Richard Burton
Mark Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Povey
Screenplay
Alan Clayton
Director
Mark Thomas
Original Music Composer
Jilly Thornley
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Burton's Christmas Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Richard Burton's Christmas Story about?
Richie lives in a mining village, is disturbed by the mysterious absence of Cis, his sister-mother, and is being teased mercilessly by his friend Trevor about whether or not his Christmas present will be new or second-hand. Trevor, the elder of the two, knows that poor people get little that is sparkling new, that adults lie and that death is ever present. However, despite Richie’s fears, life triumphs, illuminating the winter darkness with joy.
Who directed Richard Burton's Christmas Story?
Richard Burton's Christmas Story was directed by Alan Clayton.
Who stars in Richard Burton's Christmas Story?
The principal cast of Richard Burton's Christmas Story includes Not specified.
When was Richard Burton's Christmas Story released and how long is it?
Richard Burton's Christmas Story was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Richard Burton's Christmas Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richard Burton's Christmas Story was composed by Mark Thomas.
Is Richard Burton's Christmas Story based on a book or true story?
Richard Burton's Christmas Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Burton".