Lawrence of Arabia
1962
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Peter Lean. 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. He directed the large-scale epics The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's Daughter (1970 ...
- Peter Lean
- 1930–1991
IMDb provides an overview of the life and career of David Lean, a renowned British filmmaker who directed classics such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and A Passage to India. Learn about his early work as an editor, his collaborations with writers and composers, and his achievements and challenges as a director.
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- Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
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- Limehouse, London, England, UK
- LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) Screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson, based on ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ by T. E. Lawrence. Starring Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Omar Sharif.
- THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957) Screenplay by Carl Foreman and Michael Wilson, based on the novel by Pierre Boulle. Starring William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald.
- DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965) Screenplay by Robert Bolt, based on the novel by Boris Pasternak. Starring Geraldine Page, Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Alec Guinness, Siobhan McKenna, Ralph Richardson, Omar Sharif, Rod Steiger, Rita Tushingham.
- GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1946) Screenplay by David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Cecil McGivern, Ronald Neame, and Kay Walsh, based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
David Lean filmography. 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. Lean directed 17 feature films in total.
Learn about the life and career of David Lean, a renowned British filmmaker who directed classics such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Find out his awards, collaborations, influences and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
- March 25, 1908
- April 16, 1991
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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Apr 21, 1991 · An interview with the legendary British filmmaker David Lean, who died in 1991 at the age of 83. He talks about his career, his films, his perfectionism, and his legacy in the epic genre. Learn how he made "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago" in 70mm wide-screen, and how he faced challenges and criticism from critics and audiences.
