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David Lean: A Self Portrait

David Lean: A Self Portrait

January 1, 1971

58m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by

Thomas Craven

Where to watch

In United States

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Cast

David Lean

David Lean

Self
Robert Bolt

Robert Bolt

Self
A

Anthony Havelock-Allan

Self
Freddie Young

Freddie Young

Self
Sam Spiegel

Sam Spiegel

Self

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