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Overview
Mini Biography:
An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon in 1908... moreTrivia:
Originally wanted to direct Empire of the Sun (1987), but passed it on to Steven Spielberg... moreAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 23 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(49 articles)
Public Enemies: Depp-utizing the Thirties (From CultureCatch. 3 July 2009, 12:37 PM, PDT)
Rakesh Roshan, Anurag Basu decide to release Kites in December
(From BollywoodHungama. 23 June 2009, 3:10 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Sir David LeanFilmography
Jump to filmography as: Editor, Director, Writer, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Editorial Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Editor:
- A Passage to India (1984)
- In Which We Serve (1942) (uncredited)
- One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)
... aka The Story of - - - - - - one of Our Aircraft Is Missing (UK: complete title) - 49th Parallel (1941)
... aka The Invaders (USA) - Major Barbara (1941)
... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title) - Spies of the Air (1940)
- Spy for a Day (1940)
- French Without Tears (1940)
- Pygmalion (1938)
... aka Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion (UK: complete title) - The Last Adventurers (1937)
... aka Down to the Sea in Ships - The Wife of General Ling (1937)
... aka The Revenge of General Ling - Dreaming Lips (1937)
- As You Like It (1936)
- Ball at Savoy (1936)
... aka With Pleasure, Madame (USA) - Escape Me Never (1935)
- Turn of the Tide (1935) (uncredited)
- Tiger Bay (1934)
- Java Head (1934)
- Dangerous Ground (1934)
- The Secret of the Loch (1934)
- Money for Speed (1933)
... aka Daredevils of Earth - Matinee Idol (1933)
- Song of the Plough (1933)
... aka County Fair - The Ghost Camera (1933)
- Insult (1932)
- These Charming People (1931)
- The Night Porter (1930)
Director:
- A Passage to India (1984)
- Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor (1979) (TV)
- Ryan's Daughter (1970/I)
- Doctor Zhivago (1965)
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) (some scenes) (uncredited)
... aka George Stevens Presents The Greatest Story Ever Told (USA: complete title) - Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- Summertime (1955)
... aka Summer Madness (UK) - Hobson's Choice (1954)
- The Sound Barrier (1952)
... aka Breaking Through the Sound Barrier (USA: promotional title)
... aka Breaking the Sound Barrier (USA) - Madeleine (1950)
... aka The Strange Case of Madeleine (USA: reissue title) - The Passionate Friends (1949)
... aka One Woman's Story (USA) - Oliver Twist (1948)
- Great Expectations (1946)
- Brief Encounter (1945)
... aka Noel Coward's Brief Encounter (UK: complete title) - Blithe Spirit (1945)
... aka Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' (UK: complete title) - This Happy Breed (1944)
... aka Noel Coward's This Happy Breed (UK: complete title) - In Which We Serve (1942)
Writer:
- A Passage to India (1984) (screenplay)
- Summertime (1955) (screenplay)
... aka Summer Madness (UK) - Hobson's Choice (1954) (writer)
- The Passionate Friends (1949) (adaptation)
... aka One Woman's Story (USA) - Oliver Twist (1948) (screenplay)
- Great Expectations (1946) (adaptation)
- Brief Encounter (1945) (uncredited)
... aka Noel Coward's Brief Encounter (UK: complete title) - Blithe Spirit (1945) (adaptation)
... aka Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' (UK: complete title) - This Happy Breed (1944) (adaptation)
... aka Noel Coward's This Happy Breed (UK: complete title)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
- High Treason (1929) (assistant director) (uncredited)
- Balaclava (1928) (assistant director)
... aka Jaws of Hell - The Physician (1928) (assistant director)
- Sailors Don't Care (1928) (assistant director)
Actor:
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (uncredited) .... Motorcyclist by Suez Canal
- Summertime (1955) (uncredited) (unconfirmed) .... Man at Café
... aka Summer Madness (UK) - Money for Speed (1933) (uncredited) .... Reporter
... aka Daredevils of Earth
Producer:
- Hobson's Choice (1954) (producer)
- The Sound Barrier (1952) (producer)
... aka Breaking Through the Sound Barrier (USA: promotional title)
... aka Breaking the Sound Barrier (USA)
Miscellaneous Crew:
- Major Barbara (1941) (assistant to director)
... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title) - Quinneys (1927) (runner) (uncredited)
Editorial Department:
- Major Barbara (1941) (montage)
... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title)
Thanks:
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (special thanks: reconstruction and restoration) (as Sir David Lean)
Self:
- The American Film Institute Salute to David Lean (1990) (TV) .... Himself - Guest of Honor
- The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay & Best Film Editing
- "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
- David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) TV episode .... Himself - The Golden Gong (1985) (TV) .... Himself-Interviewee
- "The Dick Cavett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
- David Lean and John Mills (1971) TV episode .... Himself - Ryan's Daughter (1970/II) .... Himself
- The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) .... Himself - commenting on new freedom and trends in film (pre-recorded)
- "Film Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
- We're the Last of the Travelling Circuses (1970) TV episode .... Himself - David Lean's Film of Doctor Zhivago (1965) .... Himself
- Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean (1965) .... Himself
- Moscow in Madrid (1965) .... Himself
- Pasternak (1965) .... Himself
- The 35th Annual Academy Awards (1963) (TV) .... Himself - Best Director Winner
- The 30th Annual Academy Awards (1958) (TV) .... Himself - Best Director Winner
- Korda Interviews (1956) (TV) .... Interviewee
Archive Footage:
- David Lean in Close-Up (2009) (TV) (archive sound) .... Himself
- Il était une fois... Lawrence d'Arabie (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV) .... Himself
-
"Arena"
- Alec Guinness: A Secret Man (2003) TV episode .... Himself - The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2003) (V) .... Himself
- The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2000) (V) .... Himself
- The Best of Hollywood (1998) (TV) .... Interview
- 'Doctor Zhivago': The Making of a Russian Epic (1995) (TV) .... Himself
- Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (1994) (TV) .... Himself
- Lean by Jarre (1993) (TV) .... Himself
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