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- Lawrence of Arabia1962
- Doctor Zhivago1965
- The Bridge on the River Kwai1957
- A Passage to India1985
- Brief Encounter1946
- Ryan's Daughter1970
- Great Expectations1947
- Oliver Twist1951
- Summertime1955
- Hobson's Choice1954
- Blithe Spirit1945
- In Which We Serve1942
- This Happy Breed1947
- Breaking the Sound Barrier1952
- Madeleine1950
- The Passionate Friends1949
- Major Barbara1941
- Money for Speed1936
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.
- 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.
The Bridge on the River Kwai. 19572h 41mPG. 8.1 (235K) Rate. 88Metascore. British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it.
David Lean Filmography. 1. In Which We Serve (1942) Not Rated | 115 min | Drama, War. This "story of a ship", the British destroyer H.M.S. Torrin, is told in flashbacks by survivors as they cling to a life raft. Directors: Noël Coward, David Lean | Stars: Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson.
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), and A ...
For that firm Lean first directed adaptations of three plays by Coward: the chronicle This Happy Breed (1944), the humorous ghost story Blithe Spirit (1945) and, most notably, the sentimental drama Brief Encounter (1945).
Mar 25, 2024 · All 50 David Lean Movies (in Order) Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey through the timeless works of legendary director David Lean. In this roundup article, we delve into the captivating world of his iconic movies, exploring their themes, techniques, and lasting impact on the film industry. Join us as we celebrate the brilliance of ...