The read
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Two versions of Dylan Thomas' classic play "Under Milk Wood" were shot, with the same cast, one in Welsh, "Dan y Wenallt", and one in English. Directed by Kevin Allen, narrated by and starring Rhys Ifans, the films were shot largely in the Pembrokeshire village of Solfa during the summer of 2014. This surreal and erotic interpretation of Dylan Thomas' work is the first theatrical production of the brilliant, haunting radio play since Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's 1972 film. Certain to astonish and excite in equal measures, this production reunites director Kevin Allen with actor Rhys Ifans over 15 years after the release of their cult classic "Twin Town". An ensemble Welsh speaking cast of familiar faces is led by Ifans as First Voice and Captain Cat, with Charlotte Church as Polly Garter.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Kevin AllenDirector
- Murray Lachlan YoungWriter
- Kevin AllenWriter
- Michael BreenWriter
- Dylan ThomasWriter
- Mark ThomasOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Rhys IfansCaptain Cat
- Charlotte ChurchPolly Garter
- Steffan RhodriMog Edwards
- Di BotcherMrs. Dai Bread 2
- Sara Sugarman1st Neighbour
- Julian Lewis Jones2nd Drowned
- Lisa PalfreyMrs. Dai Bread 1
- Rhodri MeilirMr. Ogmore
- Llŷr IfansNogood Boyo
- Nicholas McGaugheyButcher Beynon
- Helen GriffinMrs. Willy Nilly
- Habib Nasib NaderBlack Colossus