David Lean: A Self Portrait
1971•58m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Thomas Craven
Writer
Bert Shapiro
Languages
English
Studio
Thomas Craven Film Corporation
Cast
David Lean
Self
Robert Bolt
Self
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Self
Freddie Young
Self
Sam Spiegel
Self
Production
Company
Thomas Craven Film Corporation
Company
Pyramid Films
Producer
Thomas Craven
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