Lawrence of Arabia
1962
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Sir David Lean CBE (25 March 1908 – 16 April 1991) was an English film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, widely considered one of the most important figures of British cinema.
David Lean. Director: Lawrence of Arabia. An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon on March 25, 1908 and brought up in a strict Quaker family (ironically, as a child he wasn't allowed to go to the movies).
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- Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
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- Limehouse, London, England, UK
The following is a filmography of David Lean, whose body of work in the film industry spanned the period from 1930 to 1984. This list includes the release year of the film, the role(s) Lean had in the production of each film, and additional notes such as awards and nominations.
Apr 12, 2024 · David Lean, British film director whose literate epic productions featured spectacular cinematography and stunning locales. A two-time Oscar winner for best director, Lean is best known for his films Great Expectations, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and A Passage to India.
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David Lean. Director: Lawrence of Arabia. An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon on March 25, 1908 and brought up in a strict Quaker family (ironically, as a child he wasn't allowed to go to the movies).
- March 25, 1908
- April 16, 1991
Apr 21, 1991 · A generation of students gave it their best, learning it the process that Lean had put them together in the best possible way. Although the epic film has always been an important part of film history, Lean's own epics came toward the end of the period when they were most fashionable.
May 4, 2008 · Instead of Pip, it's the 13-year-old David Lean, running to make the two o'clock. His first ever trip to the cinema.
