A Tribute to Dylan Thomas (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1961, A Tribute to Dylan Thomas is a notable film directed by Jack Howells, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An atmospheric tribute to the genius of Welsh poet and dramatist Dylan Thomas, using many of the windswept locations where Thomas himself grew up and found his inspiration. The film is hosted/presented by Richard Burton, Thomas's friend, who narrates the story and appears from time to time amidst the Welsh landscape. Burton had already appeared in Douglas Cleverdon's acclaimed BBC radio dramatization of Thomas's 'play for voices' Under Milk Wood in the 1950s and, in the early Seventies, would appear in director Andrew Sinclair's film version as First Voice.
Who’s in it. A Tribute to Dylan Thomas stars Richard Burton.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Tribute to Dylan Thomas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tribute to Dylan Thomas page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tribute to Dylan Thomas (1961)?
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- Is A Tribute to Dylan Thomas worth watching?
- A Tribute to Dylan Thomas holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tribute to Dylan Thomas?
- A Tribute to Dylan Thomas stars Richard Burton.
- When was A Tribute to Dylan Thomas released?
- A Tribute to Dylan Thomas was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.