David Lean: A Life in Film(1985)
David Lean: A Life in Film Synopsis
A documentary video that profiles the life of David Lean, the director of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia.
David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) is a documentary film directed by Nigel Wattis, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars David Lean, Ronald Neame, Omar Sharif and Alec Guinness. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nigel Wattis
- Producers:
- Nick Evans
- Status:
- Released
David Lean: A Life in Film Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Lean
as Self
Ronald Neame
as Self
Omar Sharif
as Self
Alec Guinness
as Self
Victor Banerjee
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Melvyn Bragg
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Nigel Wattis, produced by Nick Evans.
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David Lean: A Life in Film Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in David Lean: A Life in Film?
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The main cast of David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) includes David Lean, Ronald Neame, Omar Sharif, Alec Guinness and Victor Banerjee. The film was directed by Nigel Wattis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Lean: A Life in Film released?
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David Lean: A Life in Film was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 2h 20m.
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David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.