David Lean: A Self Portrait(1971)
David Lean: A Self Portrait Synopsis
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.
David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971) is a documentary film directed by Thomas Craven, released on January 1, 1971 with a runtime of 58m. It stars David Lean, Robert Bolt, Anthony Havelock-Allan and Freddie Young.
- Director:
- Thomas Craven
- Writers:
- Bert Shapiro
- Producers:
- Thomas Craven
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Streit
- Production:
- Thomas Craven Film Corporation, Pyramid Films
- Status:
- Released
David Lean: A Self Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Lean
as Self
Robert Bolt
as Self
- Anthony Havelock-Allan
Anthony Havelock-Allan
as Self
Freddie Young
as Self
Sam Spiegel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Craven, written by Bert Shapiro, produced by Thomas Craven.
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David Lean: A Self Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in David Lean: A Self Portrait?
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The main cast of David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971) includes David Lean, Robert Bolt, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Freddie Young and Sam Spiegel. The film was directed by Thomas Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Lean: A Self Portrait released?
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David Lean: A Self Portrait was released on January 1, 1971 and runs for 58m.