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David Lean: A Self Portrait

David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971)

January. 01,1971

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A television documentary on the life and career of British film director David Lean. Scenes of Lean directing are intercut with personal interviews in which the director explains his methods, the beginnings of his career, and his relationships with actors and actresses.

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Cast

David Lean as Self

[1984] A Passage to India [1970] Ryan's Daughter [1957] The Bridge on the River Kwai [1955] Summertime [1954] Hobson's Choice [1952] The Sound Barrier

Robert Bolt as Self

[1973] Lady Caroline Lamb [1969] The Red Tent

Freddie Young as Self

[2002] Lawrence of Arabia [1984] Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight [1980] Rough Cut [1979] Bloodline [1977] The Man in the Iron Mask [1976] The Blue Bird

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Reviews

Bergorks

1971/01/01

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Jonah Abbott

1971/01/02

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Rosie Searle

1971/01/03

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Dana

1971/01/04

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.