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David Lean
Director

David Lean

Country UK
Born 1908-03-25
Died 1991-04-16
Birthplace Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

Sir David Lean (25 March 1908 – 16 April 1991) was an English filmmaker and editor, widely considered one of the most important figures of British cinema. He directed the large-scale epics The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's Daughter (1970), and A Passage to India (1984). He also directed the film adaptations of Charles Dickens novels Great Expectations (1946) and Oliver Twist (1948), as well as the romantic drama Brief Encounter (1945).

b. March 25, 1908, Croydon, Surrey, England d. April 16, 1991, London, England

David Lean was the ultimate influence on me because of his sense of scale, his characterization within scale, and his dramatic structure in films like Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Ryan's Daughter.

Great Expectations
Great Expectations
1946
Summertime
Summertime
1955
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
1962
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
1957
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
1965
Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
1945
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
1948
Ryan's Daughter
Ryan's Daughter
1970
Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
1954
This Happy Breed
This Happy Breed
1944
: American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.
: American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.
1990
David Lean: A Life in Film
David Lean: A Life in Film
1984
: British Film Institute Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement.
: British Film Institute Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement.
1983
: Directors Guild of America “D.W. Griffith Award” for Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Contributions to Film.
: Directors Guild of America “D.W. Griffith Award” for Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Contributions to Film.
1973
In Which We Serve (, Two Cities Films) Directors: Noel Coward, David Lean. Producer: Noel Coward. Associate Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Screenplay: Noel Coward. Adaptation [Uncredited]: David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Ronald Neame. Director of Photography: Ronald Neame. Art Director: David Rawsley. Music: Noel Coward. Editors: [David Lean], Thelma Myers. Cast: Noel Coward (Captain Kinross), Bernard Miles (Chief Walter Hardy), John Mills (Shorty Blake), Celia Johnson (Mrs. Kinross), Kay Walsh (Freda Lewis), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Hardy), Leslie Howard (Narrator [Uncredited]). Running time: ll5 minutes. Distribution: British Lion (Great Britain) and United Artists (United States). Released September 17,  (G.B.); October 1,  (U.S.). Filmed from February to June,  at Denham Studios and on location in Hertfordshire at a cost of £240,000. Special Certificate from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to Noel Coward for production achievement.
In Which We Serve (, Two Cities Films) Directors: Noel Coward, David Lean. Producer: Noel Coward. Associate Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Screenplay: Noel Coward. Adaptation [Uncredited]: David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, Ronald Neame. Director of Photography: Ronald Neame. Art Director: David Rawsley. Music: Noel Coward. Editors: [David Lean], Thelma Myers. Cast: Noel Coward (Captain Kinross), Bernard Miles (Chief Walter Hardy), John Mills (Shorty Blake), Celia Johnson (Mrs. Kinross), Kay Walsh (Freda Lewis), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Hardy), Leslie Howard (Narrator [Uncredited]). Running time: ll5 minutes. Distribution: British Lion (Great Britain) and United Artists (United States). Released September 17, (G.B.); October 1, (U.S.). Filmed from February to June, at Denham Studios and on location in Hertfordshire at a cost of £240,000. Special Certificate from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to Noel Coward for production achievement.
1942
The Wife of General Ling (Ladislas Vajda
The Wife of General Ling (Ladislas Vajda
1937
The Southbank Show: Lean and Bolt (London Weekend Television, ). Produced and Directed by David Thomas. Executive Producer: Nigel Wattis. Edited and Presented by Melvyn Bragg.
The Southbank Show: Lean and Bolt (London Weekend Television, ). Produced and Directed by David Thomas. Executive Producer: Nigel Wattis. Edited and Presented by Melvyn Bragg.
1990
The Southbank Show: Lean and Bolt
The Southbank Show: Lean and Bolt
1990
Champlin on Film: Lawrence of Arabia Restored (Z Channel Los Angeles, ). Produced by Susan Aldisert. Directed by Bob Worden. Hosted by Charles Champlin.
Champlin on Film: Lawrence of Arabia Restored (Z Channel Los Angeles, ). Produced by Susan Aldisert. Directed by Bob Worden. Hosted by Charles Champlin.
1989
: Special Tribute at Cannes.
: Special Tribute at Cannes.
1988
: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1984
David Lean: A Life in Film (London Weekend Television, ). Produced by Nick Evans. Directed by Nigel Wattis. Edited and Narrated by Melvyn Bragg.
David Lean: A Life in Film (London Weekend Television, ). Produced by Nick Evans. Directed by Nigel Wattis. Edited and Narrated by Melvyn Bragg.
1984
A Passage to India (, A John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin Production of A David Lean Films for Home Box Office, Thorn EMI, and Columbia) Producers: John Brabourne, Richard B. Goodwin. Executive Producers: John Heyman, Edward Sands. Screenplay: David Lean, based on the novel by E.M. Forster and the play by Santha Rama Rau. Director of Photography: Ernest Day, B.S.C. (Technicolor, 1.85:1). Production Designer: John Box. Music: Maurice Jarre; “Freely Maisie” by John Dalby. Editor: David Lean; Eunice Mountjoy (associate). Cast: Judy Davis (Adela Quested), Victor Banerjee (Dr.: Aziz), Peggy Ashcroft (Mrs. Moore), James Fox: (Fielding), Alec Guinness (Godbole), Nigel Havers: (Ronny Heaslop), Richard Wilson (Turton), Michael: Culver (McBryde), Art Malik (Mahmoud Ali), Saeed Jaffrey (Hamidullah. Running time: 163 minutes. Distribution: Columbia Pictures. Released December 13, (U.S.), February, (U.K.). Filmed on location in Bangalore, India and at Shepperton Studios from November, to June, at a cost of approximately $14.7 million. Academy Awards for Best Music and Supporting Actress (Peggy Ashcroft); nominations for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Sound, Editing, Costume Design, and Actress (Judy Davis).
A Passage to India (, A John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin Production of A David Lean Films for Home Box Office, Thorn EMI, and Columbia) Producers: John Brabourne, Richard B. Goodwin. Executive Producers: John Heyman, Edward Sands. Screenplay: David Lean, based on the novel by E.M. Forster and the play by Santha Rama Rau. Director of Photography: Ernest Day, B.S.C. (Technicolor, 1.85:1). Production Designer: John Box. Music: Maurice Jarre; “Freely Maisie” by John Dalby. Editor: David Lean; Eunice Mountjoy (associate). Cast: Judy Davis (Adela Quested), Victor Banerjee (Dr.: Aziz), Peggy Ashcroft (Mrs. Moore), James Fox: (Fielding), Alec Guinness (Godbole), Nigel Havers: (Ronny Heaslop), Richard Wilson (Turton), Michael: Culver (McBryde), Art Malik (Mahmoud Ali), Saeed Jaffrey (Hamidullah. Running time: 163 minutes. Distribution: Columbia Pictures. Released December 13, (U.S.), February, (U.K.). Filmed on location in Bangalore, India and at Shepperton Studios from November, to June, at a cost of approximately $14.7 million. Academy Awards for Best Music and Supporting Actress (Peggy Ashcroft); nominations for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Sound, Editing, Costume Design, and Actress (Judy Davis).
1984
Lost and Found, The Story of Cook’s Anchor (, South Pacific TV/Faraway Productions) Producers: George Andrews, Wayne Tourell. Teleplay: Robert Bolt. Photographers: Ken Dorman, Lynton Diggle, Eddie Fowlie. Editor: David Reed. Narrator: Kelly Tarlton. Running time: 40 minutes. First broadcast by TV-2 of Auckland in May, .
Lost and Found, The Story of Cook’s Anchor (, South Pacific TV/Faraway Productions) Producers: George Andrews, Wayne Tourell. Teleplay: Robert Bolt. Photographers: Ken Dorman, Lynton Diggle, Eddie Fowlie. Editor: David Reed. Narrator: Kelly Tarlton. Running time: 40 minutes. First broadcast by TV-2 of Auckland in May, .
1979
David Lean, A Self-Portrait (Pyramid Films, ). Produced and Directed by Thomas Craven.
David Lean, A Self-Portrait (Pyramid Films, ). Produced and Directed by Thomas Craven.
1971
Ryan’s Daughter (, Faraway Productions/AG Film for M.G.M.) Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Associate Producer: Roy Stevens. Screenplay: Robert Bolt. Director of Photography: Fred A. Young (Metrocolor; Super Panavision 70). Production Designer: Stephen Grimes. Music: Maurice Jarre. Editor: Norman Savage. Cast: Sarah Miles (Rosy Ryan), Robert Mitchum (Charles Shaughnessy), Trevor Howard (Father Hugh Collins), Christopher Jones (Major Andrew Doryan), John Mills (Michael), Leo McKern (Tom Ryan), Barry Foster (Tim O’Leary). Running time: 196 minutes (roadshow); 165 minutes (U.S. general release). Distribution: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released November 9, (U.S.); December 9, (U.K.). Filmed on location on the West Coast of Ireland and in North Africa from February, to March, with a budget of $13.3 million. Working titles: Michael’s Day ; The Irish Rebellion . Academy Awards ® for Best Cinematography and Supporting Actor (John Mills); nominations for Best Actress (Sarah Miles) and Sound.
Ryan’s Daughter (, Faraway Productions/AG Film for M.G.M.) Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Associate Producer: Roy Stevens. Screenplay: Robert Bolt. Director of Photography: Fred A. Young (Metrocolor; Super Panavision 70). Production Designer: Stephen Grimes. Music: Maurice Jarre. Editor: Norman Savage. Cast: Sarah Miles (Rosy Ryan), Robert Mitchum (Charles Shaughnessy), Trevor Howard (Father Hugh Collins), Christopher Jones (Major Andrew Doryan), John Mills (Michael), Leo McKern (Tom Ryan), Barry Foster (Tim O’Leary). Running time: 196 minutes (roadshow); 165 minutes (U.S. general release). Distribution: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released November 9, (U.S.); December 9, (U.K.). Filmed on location on the West Coast of Ireland and in North Africa from February, to March, with a budget of $13.3 million. Working titles: Michael’s Day ; The Irish Rebellion . Academy Awards ® for Best Cinematography and Supporting Actor (John Mills); nominations for Best Actress (Sarah Miles) and Sound.
1970
Doctor Zhivago (, A Carlo Ponti Production of David Lean’s Film for M.G.M.) Producer: Carlo Ponti. Executive Producer: Arvid L. Griffen. Screenplay: Robert Bolt, based on the novel by Boris Leonidovic Pasternak. Director of Photography: Freddie Young (Metrocolor; Super Panavision 70). Production Designer: John Box. Music: Maurice Jarre. Editor: Norman Savage. Cast: Omar Sharif (Yuri Zhivago), Julie Christie (Lara), Geraldine Chaplin (Tonya Gromeko Zhivago), Tom Courtenay (Pasha/Strelnikov), Alec Guinness (General Yegraf Zhivago), Siobhan McKenna (Anna Gromeko), Ralph Richardson (Alexander Gromeko), Rod Steiger (Komarovsky), Rita Tushingham (the girl, Tonya), Klaus Kinski (Kostoyed). Running time: 200 minutes at New York premiere including Overture and Entr’acte, 192 without; 180 minutes in general release (cut by Lean). Distribution: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released December 22, (U.S.); April, (G.B.). Filmed on location in Spain, Finland, and Canada and at C.E.A. Studios, Madid, from December, to October, with a budget of US$11.9 million. Academy Awards ® for Best Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Music, and Costume Design; nominations for Best Picture, Director, Sound, Editing, and Supporting Actor (Tom Courtenay).
Doctor Zhivago (, A Carlo Ponti Production of David Lean’s Film for M.G.M.) Producer: Carlo Ponti. Executive Producer: Arvid L. Griffen. Screenplay: Robert Bolt, based on the novel by Boris Leonidovic Pasternak. Director of Photography: Freddie Young (Metrocolor; Super Panavision 70). Production Designer: John Box. Music: Maurice Jarre. Editor: Norman Savage. Cast: Omar Sharif (Yuri Zhivago), Julie Christie (Lara), Geraldine Chaplin (Tonya Gromeko Zhivago), Tom Courtenay (Pasha/Strelnikov), Alec Guinness (General Yegraf Zhivago), Siobhan McKenna (Anna Gromeko), Ralph Richardson (Alexander Gromeko), Rod Steiger (Komarovsky), Rita Tushingham (the girl, Tonya), Klaus Kinski (Kostoyed). Running time: 200 minutes at New York premiere including Overture and Entr’acte, 192 without; 180 minutes in general release (cut by Lean). Distribution: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released December 22, (U.S.); April, (G.B.). Filmed on location in Spain, Finland, and Canada and at C.E.A. Studios, Madid, from December, to October, with a budget of US$11.9 million. Academy Awards ® for Best Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Music, and Costume Design; nominations for Best Picture, Director, Sound, Editing, and Supporting Actor (Tom Courtenay).
1965
The Bridge on the River Kwai (, Horizon Pictures, A Sam Spiegel Production) Producer: Sam Spiegel. Screenplay: Pierre Boulle and [uncredited] Carl Foreman, Calder Willingham, Michael Wilson, and David Lean, based on Boulle’s novel. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard (Technicolor; CinemaScope). Art Director: Donald M. Ashton. Music: Malcolm Arnold; “Colonel Bogey March” by Kenneth J. Alford. Editor: Peter Taylor. Cast: Alec Guinness (Colonel Nicholson), William Holden (Shears), Jack Hawkins (Major Warden), Sessue Hayakawa (Colonel Saito), James Donald (Dr. Clipton), Geoffrey Horne (Lieutenant Joyce), Andre Morell (Colonel Green), Percy Herbert (Grogan). Running time: 161 minutes. Distribution: Columbia Pictures. Released November, . Filmed on location in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from October, to May, with a budget of US$3.2 million. British Film Academy awards for Best Film, Script, and Actor (Alec Guinness). Academy Awards ® for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor (Alec Guinness), Cinematography, Music, and Editing; nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Sessue Hayakawa). Directors Guild of America Award for Theatrical Director.
The Bridge on the River Kwai (, Horizon Pictures, A Sam Spiegel Production) Producer: Sam Spiegel. Screenplay: Pierre Boulle and [uncredited] Carl Foreman, Calder Willingham, Michael Wilson, and David Lean, based on Boulle’s novel. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard (Technicolor; CinemaScope). Art Director: Donald M. Ashton. Music: Malcolm Arnold; “Colonel Bogey March” by Kenneth J. Alford. Editor: Peter Taylor. Cast: Alec Guinness (Colonel Nicholson), William Holden (Shears), Jack Hawkins (Major Warden), Sessue Hayakawa (Colonel Saito), James Donald (Dr. Clipton), Geoffrey Horne (Lieutenant Joyce), Andre Morell (Colonel Green), Percy Herbert (Grogan). Running time: 161 minutes. Distribution: Columbia Pictures. Released November, . Filmed on location in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from October, to May, with a budget of US$3.2 million. British Film Academy awards for Best Film, Script, and Actor (Alec Guinness). Academy Awards ® for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor (Alec Guinness), Cinematography, Music, and Editing; nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Sessue Hayakawa). Directors Guild of America Award for Theatrical Director.
1957
Hobson’s Choice (, A David Lean Production for London Films in Association with British Lion) Producer: David Lean. Associate Producer: Norman Spencer. Screenplay: David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne, based on the play by Harold Brighouse. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard. Art Directed by Wilfred Shingleton. Music: Malcolm Arnold. Cast: Charles Laughton (Henry Hobson), Brenda de Banzie (Maggie), John Mills (Will Mossop), Daphne Anderson (Alice Hobson), Prunella Scales (Vicky Hobson), Richard Wattis (Albert Prosser). Running time: 107 minutes. Distribution: British Lion (G.B.); United Artists (U.S.). Released February 24, (G.B.); June, (U.S.). Filmed at Shepperton Studios and on location in Salford beginning in July, . British Film Academy award for Best Film.
Hobson’s Choice (, A David Lean Production for London Films in Association with British Lion) Producer: David Lean. Associate Producer: Norman Spencer. Screenplay: David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne, based on the play by Harold Brighouse. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard. Art Directed by Wilfred Shingleton. Music: Malcolm Arnold. Cast: Charles Laughton (Henry Hobson), Brenda de Banzie (Maggie), John Mills (Will Mossop), Daphne Anderson (Alice Hobson), Prunella Scales (Vicky Hobson), Richard Wattis (Albert Prosser). Running time: 107 minutes. Distribution: British Lion (G.B.); United Artists (U.S.). Released February 24, (G.B.); June, (U.S.). Filmed at Shepperton Studios and on location in Salford beginning in July, . British Film Academy award for Best Film.
1954
The Sound Barrier (, London Films) Producer: David Lean. Associate Producer: Norman Spencer. Screenplay: Terence Rattigan. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard. Production Design; Vincent Korda. Music: Malcolm Arnold. Editor: Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ralph Richardson (Sir John Ridgefield), Ann Todd (Susan Ridgefield Garthwaite), Nigel Patrick (Tony Garthwaite), John Justin (Philip Peel), Dinah Sheridan (Jess Peel), Joseph Tomelty (Will Sparks), Denholm Elliott (Chris Ridgefield). Running time: 118 minutes (G.B.); 115 minutes (U.S.). Distribution: British Lion (G.B.); Lopert Films/United Artists (U.S.). Released July 22, (G.B.); November, (U.S.). Filmed on a budget of £250,000. Alternate titles: Breaking through the Sound Barrier (G.B.); Breaking the Sound Barrier (U.S.). British Film Academy awards for Best Film and Best Actor (Ralph Richardson). Academy Award for Sound; nomination for Best Screenplay. New York Film Critics Award for Best Performance (Ralph Richardson).
The Sound Barrier (, London Films) Producer: David Lean. Associate Producer: Norman Spencer. Screenplay: Terence Rattigan. Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard. Production Design; Vincent Korda. Music: Malcolm Arnold. Editor: Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ralph Richardson (Sir John Ridgefield), Ann Todd (Susan Ridgefield Garthwaite), Nigel Patrick (Tony Garthwaite), John Justin (Philip Peel), Dinah Sheridan (Jess Peel), Joseph Tomelty (Will Sparks), Denholm Elliott (Chris Ridgefield). Running time: 118 minutes (G.B.); 115 minutes (U.S.). Distribution: British Lion (G.B.); Lopert Films/United Artists (U.S.). Released July 22, (G.B.); November, (U.S.). Filmed on a budget of £250,000. Alternate titles: Breaking through the Sound Barrier (G.B.); Breaking the Sound Barrier (U.S.). British Film Academy awards for Best Film and Best Actor (Ralph Richardson). Academy Award for Sound; nomination for Best Screenplay. New York Film Critics Award for Best Performance (Ralph Richardson).
1952
Madeleine (, A David Lean Production for Cineguild and J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Stanley Haynes. Screenplay: Stanley Haynes and Nicholas Phipps (dialogue), based on the actual case of Madeleine Hamilton Smith. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Art Director: John Bryan. Music: William Alwyn. Editor: Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ann Todd (Madeleine Smith), Ivan Desny (Emile L’Angelier), Norman Woland (William Minnoch), Leslie Banks (Mr. Smith), Barbara Everest (Mrs. Smith), Ivor Barnard (Mr. Murdoch. Running time: 102 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Walter Reade and Universal-International (U.S.). Released February 14, (G.B.); September, (U.S.). Filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Cornwall in .
Madeleine (, A David Lean Production for Cineguild and J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Stanley Haynes. Screenplay: Stanley Haynes and Nicholas Phipps (dialogue), based on the actual case of Madeleine Hamilton Smith. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Art Director: John Bryan. Music: William Alwyn. Editor: Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ann Todd (Madeleine Smith), Ivan Desny (Emile L’Angelier), Norman Woland (William Minnoch), Leslie Banks (Mr. Smith), Barbara Everest (Mrs. Smith), Ivor Barnard (Mr. Murdoch. Running time: 102 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Walter Reade and Universal-International (U.S.). Released February 14, (G.B.); September, (U.S.). Filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Cornwall in .
1950
The Passionate Friends (, Cineguild for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Ronald Neame. Screenplay: Eric Ambler, based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Adaptation: David Lean and Stanley Haynes. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Production Designer: John Bryan. Music: Richard Addinsell. Editors: Jack Harris (supervising), Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ann Todd (Mary Austin), Trevor Howard (Steven Stratton), Claude Rains (Howard Justin). Running time: 89 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Universal-International (U.S.). Released January 26, (G.B.); June, (U.S.). Filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in London and the Swiss Alps near Chamonix in . U.S. title: One Woman’s Story . [NOTE: Ronald Neame was the original director and was replaced by Lean after shooting began.]
The Passionate Friends (, Cineguild for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Ronald Neame. Screenplay: Eric Ambler, based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Adaptation: David Lean and Stanley Haynes. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Production Designer: John Bryan. Music: Richard Addinsell. Editors: Jack Harris (supervising), Geoffrey Foot. Cast: Ann Todd (Mary Austin), Trevor Howard (Steven Stratton), Claude Rains (Howard Justin). Running time: 89 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Universal-International (U.S.). Released January 26, (G.B.); June, (U.S.). Filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in London and the Swiss Alps near Chamonix in . U.S. title: One Woman’s Story . [NOTE: Ronald Neame was the original director and was replaced by Lean after shooting began.]
1949
: Elected the first Chairman of the newly-formed British Film Academy.
: Elected the first Chairman of the newly-formed British Film Academy.
1947
Great Expectations (, A Cineguild Production for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Ronald Neame. Executive Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Screenplay: David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan with Kay Walsh and Cecil McGivern, based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Production Designer: John Bryan. Music: Walter Goehr and [uncredited] Kenneth Pakeman. Editor: Jack Harris. Cast: John Mills (“Pip”), Valerie Hobson (Estella), Bernard Miles (Joe Gargery), Francis L. Sullivan (Jaggers), Finlay Currie (Magwitch), Martita Hunt (Miss Havisham), Anthony Wager (“Pip” as a boy), Jean Simmons (Estella as a girl), Alec Guinness (Herbert
Great Expectations (, A Cineguild Production for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Ronald Neame. Executive Producer: Anthony Havelock-Allan. Screenplay: David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan with Kay Walsh and Cecil McGivern, based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Director of Photography: Guy Green. Production Designer: John Bryan. Music: Walter Goehr and [uncredited] Kenneth Pakeman. Editor: Jack Harris. Cast: John Mills (“Pip”), Valerie Hobson (Estella), Bernard Miles (Joe Gargery), Francis L. Sullivan (Jaggers), Finlay Currie (Magwitch), Martita Hunt (Miss Havisham), Anthony Wager (“Pip” as a boy), Jean Simmons (Estella as a girl), Alec Guinness (Herbert
1946
Pocket), Ivor Barnard (Wemmick), Freda Jackson (Mrs. Joe Gargery), Torin Thatcher (Bentley Drummle. Running time: 118 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Universal-International (U.S.). Released December 26, (G.B.); April 24, (U.S.). Filmed from September, to April, at Denham Studios and on location around London (Rochester and the Thames Estuary) at a cost of £385,000. Academy Awards ® for black and white Cinematography and Art Direction; nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay.
Pocket), Ivor Barnard (Wemmick), Freda Jackson (Mrs. Joe Gargery), Torin Thatcher (Bentley Drummle. Running time: 118 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); Universal-International (U.S.). Released December 26, (G.B.); April 24, (U.S.). Filmed from September, to April, at Denham Studios and on location around London (Rochester and the Thames Estuary) at a cost of £385,000. Academy Awards ® for black and white Cinematography and Art Direction; nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay.
1946
Blithe Spirit (, Cineguild-Two Cities Films for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Noel Coward. Screenplay: Noel Coward, from his play. Adaptation: David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan. Director of Photography: Ronald Neame (Technicolor). Art Director: C.P. Norman. Music: Richard Addinsell. Editor: Jack Harris. Cast: Rex Harrison (Charles Condomine), Constance Cummings (Ruth), Kay Hammond (Elvira), Margaret Rutherford (Madame Arcati), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Bradman), Hugh Wakefield (Doctor Bradman), Jacqueline Clark (Edith). Running time: 96 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); United Artists (U.S.). Released April 5, (G.B.); September, (U.S.). Filmed at Denham Studios from February to May, . Academy Award ® for Best Special Effects.
Blithe Spirit (, Cineguild-Two Cities Films for J. Arthur Rank) Producer: Noel Coward. Screenplay: Noel Coward, from his play. Adaptation: David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan. Director of Photography: Ronald Neame (Technicolor). Art Director: C.P. Norman. Music: Richard Addinsell. Editor: Jack Harris. Cast: Rex Harrison (Charles Condomine), Constance Cummings (Ruth), Kay Hammond (Elvira), Margaret Rutherford (Madame Arcati), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Bradman), Hugh Wakefield (Doctor Bradman), Jacqueline Clark (Edith). Running time: 96 minutes. Distribution: General Film Distributors (G.B.); United Artists (U.S.). Released April 5, (G.B.); September, (U.S.). Filmed at Denham Studios from February to May, . Academy Award ® for Best Special Effects.
1945
Major Barbara (Gabriel Pascal, ) Assistants to Direction: Harold French and David Lean. Montage by David Lean. Edited by Charles Frend.
Major Barbara (Gabriel Pascal, ) Assistants to Direction: Harold French and David Lean. Montage by David Lean. Edited by Charles Frend.
1941
One of our Aircraft is Missing (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
One of our Aircraft is Missing (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
1941
French Without Tears (Anthony Asquith
French Without Tears (Anthony Asquith
1939
Spies of the Air (David MacDonald
Spies of the Air (David MacDonald
1939
Pygmalion (Anthony Asquith and Leslie Howard
Pygmalion (Anthony Asquith and Leslie Howard
1938
Turn of the Tide (Norman Walker, ) uncredited
Turn of the Tide (Norman Walker, ) uncredited
1935
The Secret of The Loch (Milton Rosmer
The Secret of The Loch (Milton Rosmer
1934
Dangerous Ground (Norman Walker
Dangerous Ground (Norman Walker
1934
Java Head (J. Walter Ruben, ) Edited by Thorold Dickinson and David Lean
Java Head (J. Walter Ruben, ) Edited by Thorold Dickinson and David Lean
1934
Tiger Bay (J. Elder Wills, ) Edited by David Lean and Ian Thomson
Tiger Bay (J. Elder Wills, ) Edited by David Lean and Ian Thomson
1933
The Ghost Camera (Bernard Vorhaus
The Ghost Camera (Bernard Vorhaus
1933
Insult (Harry Lachman, ) Directed by.
Insult (Harry Lachman, ) Directed by.
1932
These Charming People (Louis Mercanton, ) Directed by.
These Charming People (Louis Mercanton, ) Directed by.
1931
Spy for a Day (Mario Zampi
Spy for a Day (Mario Zampi
1930
The Night Porter (Sewell Collins, ) Directed by.
The Night Porter (Sewell Collins, ) Directed by.
1930
High Treason (Maurice Elvey
High Treason (Maurice Elvey
1928
Sailors Don’t Care (W.P. Kellino
Sailors Don’t Care (W.P. Kellino
1928
Balaclava (Maurice Elvey and Milton Rosmer, ) Lean was also set costumer.
Balaclava (Maurice Elvey and Milton Rosmer, ) Lean was also set costumer.
1928
Productions as Editor:
Productions as Editor:
Documentaries about David Lean:
Documentaries about David Lean:
Documentary Film directed by David Lean:
Documentary Film directed by David Lean:
Production as Assistant in Direction/Supervising Editor:
Production as Assistant in Direction/Supervising Editor: