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David Lean: A Self Portrait

David Lean: A Self Portrait

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

David Lean

David Lean

Self

Robert Bolt

Robert Bolt

Self

Anthony Havelock-Allan

Anthony Havelock-Allan

Self

Freddie Young

Freddie Young

Self

Sam Spiegel

Sam Spiegel

Self

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