A Poet in New York - DVD

A Poet in New York - DVDA life filled with passion, fame and the harsh realities of addiction is the story behind Dylan Thomas. Beautifully portrayed by Tom Hollander (Rev., In The Loop, Pirates of Caribbean and The Night Manager), Thomas was one of the most renowned poets the world has ever seen. He created some of the most memorable lines in the English language. His brilliance, wit and popularity awarded him an electrifying tour in the US where he was truly celebrated.

A life filled with passion, fame and the harsh realities of addiction is the story behind Dylan Thomas. Beautifully portrayed by Tom Hollander (Rev., In The Loop, Pirates of Caribbean and The Night Manager), Thomas was one of the most renowned poets the world has ever seen. He created some of the most memorable lines in the English language. His brilliance, wit and popularity awarded him an electrifying tour in the US where he was truly celebrated. During his tour in New York the pressures of his failing marriage, heightened fame and his wild hard-drinking lifestyle led to his untimely death in 1953 at the young age of just 39. This film has been critically acclaimed. The Telegraph describes it as 'lush, lyrical and very, very funny'. The Times 'beautifully crafted film'. The Observer 'a refreshing reminder of the wonderful music of Dylan Thomas poetry'. A Poet in New York won the Best Actor award at the Royal Television Society and was BAFTA nominated. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies (War and Peace, Bridget Jones's Diary, House of Cards).