David Lean: A Self Portrait (1971)
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.
Director: Thomas Craven
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David Lean as Self |
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Robert Bolt as Self |
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Anthony Havelock-Allan as Self |
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Freddie Young as Self |
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Sam Spiegel as Self |
| Editing | Christopher Andrews | Editor |
| Camera | Pierre Streit | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Andrew Nemes | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Thomas Craven | Director |
| Writing | Bert Shapiro | Writer |
| Production | Michael J. Shapiro | Executive Producer |
| Production | Thomas Craven | Producer |