Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

1972

Based on Dylan Thomas's radio play, this lyrical film portrait of a day in the life of a fictional Welsh fishing village follows the dreams, desires, and petty quarrels of its colourful inhabitants. Richard Burton narrates and stars in this 1973 adaptation, which captures the musical quality of Thomas's prose.

Director

  • Andrew Sinclair

Cast

  • Richard Burton
  • Elizabeth Taylor
  • Peter O'Toole

Filming Locations

  • Fishguard

    The film was shot in Lower Town, Fishguard, which doubled for the fictional Welsh fishing village of Llareggub from Dylan Thomas's play, with Richard Burton narrating and Peter O'Toole among the residents.