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David Lean: A Self Portrait

197158mThomas Craven

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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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Movie BusinessBiographyFilm Director

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What is David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971) about?

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.

Who stars in David Lean: A Self Portrait?

David Lean: A Self Portrait stars David Lean (Self), Robert Bolt (Self), Anthony Havelock-Allan (Self), Freddie Young (Self), Sam Spiegel (Self). The film was directed by Thomas Craven.

How long is David Lean: A Self Portrait?

David Lean: A Self Portrait has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 1971.

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