David Lean: A Self Portrait
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1971-01-01
Runtime: 58 mins
Director: Thomas Craven
Writer: Bert Shapiro
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: David Lean: A Self Portrait
Production Companies: Thomas Craven Film Corporation, Pyramid Films
Production Countries: United States of America
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