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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon in 1908... more
Trivia:
Was in final pre-production for the filming of "Nostromo" (based on the... more
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 23 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(60 articles)
MTV: Chris Weitz On 'New Moon' To 'Eclipse' Transition
(From TwilightersAnonymous. 30 October 2009, 10:12 AM, PDT)
'New Moon' Director Chris Weitz Hasn't Seen 'Eclipse' Footage
(From MTV Movie News. 30 October 2009, 3:52 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Sir David Lean | The Sam Spiegel-David Lean Production of Lawrence of Arabia
Filmography
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1. | A Passage to India (1984) | 1984 | - | 7.4 (5,592) | |
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2. | In Which We Serve (1942) | (uncredited) | 1942 | - | 7.6 (1,623) |
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3. | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) | 1942 | - | 7.2 (526) | |
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4. | 49th Parallel (1941) | 1941 | - | 7.5 (1,969) | |
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5. | Major Barbara (1941) | 1941 | - | 7.2 (335) | |
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6. | Spies of the Air (1940) | 1940 | - | 8.4 (8) | |
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7. | Spy for a Day (1940) | 1940 | - | 6.6 (8) | |
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8. | French Without Tears (1940) | 1940 | - | 7.3 (22) | |
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9. | Pygmalion (1938) | 1938 | - | 8.0 (2,587) | |
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10. | The Last Adventurers (1937) | 1937 | - | 7.3 (9) | |
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11. | The Wife of General Ling (1937) | 1937 | - | 7.2 (7) | |
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12. | Dreaming Lips (1937) | 1937 | - | 7.2 (8) | |
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13. | Ball at Savoy (1936) | 1936 | - | - | |
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14. | As You Like It (1936) | 1936 | - | 6.1 (267) | |
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15. | Escape Me Never (1935) | 1935 | - | 7.1 (18) | |
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16. | Turn of the Tide (1935) | (uncredited) | 1935 | - | 7.3 (16) |
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17. | Tiger Bay (1934) | 1934 | - | 8.0 (9) | |
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18. | Java Head (1934) | 1934 | - | 6.5 (16) | |
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19. | The Secret of the Loch (1934) | 1934 | - | 6.5 (28) | |
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20. | Dangerous Ground (1934) | 1934 | - | - | |
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21. | Money for Speed (1933) | 1933 | - | 7.5 (9) | |
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22. | Matinee Idol (1933) | 1933 | - | 7.1 (7) | |
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23. | The Ghost Camera (1933) | 1933 | - | 6.3 (98) | |
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24. | Song of the Plough (1933) | 1933 | - | - | |
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25. | Insult (1932) | 1932 | - | - | |
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26. | These Charming People (1931) | 1931 | - | - | |
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27. | The Night Porter (1930) | 1930 | - | 8.1 (13) | |
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1. | A Passage to India (1984) | 1984 | - | 7.4 (5,592) | |
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2. | Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor (1979) (TV) | 1979 | - | 7.9 (13) | |
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3. | Ryan's Daughter (1970/I) | 1970 | - | 7.4 (2,920) | |
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4. | Doctor Zhivago (1965) | 1965 | - | 8.0 (25,706) | |
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5. | The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) | (some scenes) (uncredited) | 1965 | - | 6.3 (3,052) |
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6. | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | 1962 | - | 8.6 (72,554) | |
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7. | The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) | 1957 | - | 8.5 (53,518) | |
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8. | Summertime (1955) | 1955 | - | 7.7 (2,423) | |
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9. | Hobson's Choice (1954) | 1954 | - | 7.8 (1,556) | |
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10. | The Sound Barrier (1952) | 1952 | - | 7.1 (391) | |
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11. | Madeleine (1950) | 1950 | - | 6.9 (361) | |
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12. | The Passionate Friends (1949) | 1949 | - | 7.8 (643) | |
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13. | Oliver Twist (1948) | 1948 | - | 7.9 (4,374) | |
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14. | Great Expectations (1946) | 1946 | - | 8.2 (9,036) | |
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15. | Brief Encounter (1945) | 1945 | - | 8.3 (11,696) | |
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16. | Blithe Spirit (1945) | 1945 | - | 7.1 (1,481) | |
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17. | This Happy Breed (1944) | 1944 | - | 7.2 (920) | |
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18. | In Which We Serve (1942) | 1942 | - | 7.6 (1,623) | |
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1. | A Passage to India (1984) | (screenplay) | 1984 | - | 7.4 (5,592) |
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2. | Summertime (1955) | (screenplay) | 1955 | - | 7.7 (2,423) |
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3. | Hobson's Choice (1954) | (writer) | 1954 | - | 7.8 (1,556) |
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4. | The Passionate Friends (1949) | (adaptation) | 1949 | - | 7.8 (643) |
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5. | Oliver Twist (1948) | (screenplay) | 1948 | - | 7.9 (4,374) |
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6. | Great Expectations (1946) | (adaptation) | 1946 | - | 8.2 (9,036) |
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7. | Brief Encounter (1945) | (uncredited) | 1945 | - | 8.3 (11,696) |
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8. | Blithe Spirit (1945) | (adaptation) | 1945 | - | 7.1 (1,481) |
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9. | This Happy Breed (1944) | (adaptation) | 1944 | - | 7.2 (920) |
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1. | High Treason (1929) | (assistant director) (uncredited) | 1929 | - | 7.3 (22) |
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2. | Balaclava (1928) | (assistant director) | 1928 | - | 6.3 (7) |
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3. | The Physician (1928) | (assistant director) | 1928 | - | - |
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4. | Sailors Don't Care (1928) | (assistant director) | 1928 | - | - |
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1. | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | (uncredited) Motorcyclist by Suez Canal | 1962 | - | 8.6 (72,554) |
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2. | Summertime (1955) | (uncredited) (unconfirmed) Man at Café | 1955 | - | 7.7 (2,423) |
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3. | Money for Speed (1933) | (uncredited) Reporter | 1933 | - | 7.5 (9) |
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1. | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | (producer) (as The Sam Spiegel-David Lean Production of Lawrence of Arabia) | 1962 | - | 8.6 (72,554) |
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2. | Hobson's Choice (1954) | (producer) | 1954 | - | 7.8 (1,556) |
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3. | The Sound Barrier (1952) | (producer) | 1952 | - | 7.1 (391) |
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1. | Major Barbara (1941) | (assistant to director) | 1941 | - | 7.2 (335) |
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2. | Quinneys (1927) | (runner) (uncredited) | 1927 | - | - |
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1. | Major Barbara (1941) | (montage) | 1941 | - | 7.2 (335) |
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1. | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | (special thanks) (1989 restoration) (as Sir David Lean) | 1989 | - | 8.6 (72,554) |
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1. | The American Film Institute Salute to David Lean (1990) (TV) | Himself - Guest of Honor | 1990 | - | 7.0 (37) |
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2. | "Film '72" (1972) | Himself (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.9 (213) |
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3. | The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV) | Himself - Nominee: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay & Best Film Editing | 1985 | - | 5.6 (93) |
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4. | "The South Bank Show" (1978) | Himself (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 6.7 (32) |
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5. | The Golden Gong (1985) (TV) | Himself-Interviewee | 1985 | - | 5.6 (9) |
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6. | "Omnibus" (1967) | Himself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.5 (14) |
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7. | "The Dick Cavett Show" (1968) | Himself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.9 (114) |
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8. | Ryan's Daughter (1970/II) | Himself | 1970 | - | 5.8 (6) |
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9. | The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) | Himself - commenting on new freedom and trends in film (pre-recorded) | 1970 | - | 5.7 (87) |
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10. | "Film Night" (1970) | Himself (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.0 (6) |
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11. | David Lean's Film of Doctor Zhivago (1965) | Himself | 1965 | - | 6.9 (68) |
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12. | Pasternak (1965) | Himself | 1965 | - | 6.8 (39) |
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13. | Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean (1965) | Himself | 1965 | - | 6.6 (45) |
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14. | Moscow in Madrid (1965) | Himself | 1965 | - | 5.8 (47) |
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15. | The 35th Annual Academy Awards (1963) (TV) | Himself - Best Director Winner | 1963 | - | 3.0 (40) |
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16. | The 30th Annual Academy Awards (1958) (TV) | Himself - Best Director Winner | 1958 | - | 5.2 (52) |
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17. | Korda Interviews (1956) (TV) | Interviewee | 1956 | - | - |
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1. | David Lean and His Dedicated Maniacs (2009) (TV) | Himself |
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2. | David Lean in Close-Up (2009) (TV) | (archive sound) Himself |
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3. | Il était une fois... Lawrence d'Arabie (2008) (TV) | Himself |
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4. | The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV) | Himself |
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5. | "Arena" | |
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6. | The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2003) (V) | Himself |
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7. | The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2000) (V) | Himself |
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8. | The Best of Hollywood (1998) (TV) | Interview |
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9. | 'Doctor Zhivago': The Making of a Russian Epic (1995) (TV) | Himself |
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10. | Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (1994) (TV) | Himself |
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11. | Lean by Jarre (1993) (TV) | Himself |
Additional Details
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3 Biographical Movies | 1 Portrayal | 4 Print Biographies | 5 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
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