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    David Lean: A Self Portrait

    58'

    1971-01-01

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    A television documentary on the life and career of British film director David Lean. Scenes of Lean directing are intercut with personal interviews in which the director explains his methods, the beginnings of his career, and his relationships with actors and actresses.

    WritingBert ShapiroDirectingThomas Craven

    Cast

    2

    Self

    David Lean

    1

    Self

    Robert Bolt

    1

    Self

    Anthony Havelock-Allan

    1

    Self

    Freddie Young

    1

    Self

    Sam Spiegel

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Thomas Craven Film Corporation
      2. Pyramid Films
    • Vote Count: 0
    • Popularity: 0.8418
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:David Lean: A Self Portrait

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