07/18/1921
London, UK:
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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Monica in the South Seas (2023) as Self |
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Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance (2016) as Self |
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How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy (2014) as Self |
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Ricky on Leacock (2012) as Self |
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Mario Ruspoli, prince des baleines et autres raretés (2011) as Self |
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A Boatload of Wild Irishmen (2010) as Self |
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Morris Engel: The Independent (2008) as Self |
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Der letzte Dokumentarfilm (2000) as Self |
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Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave (1992) as Self |
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Послание к человеку (1989) as Self |
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Working Girls (1987) as Joseph |
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Sherman's March (1985) as Self - Historical Narration (voice) |
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Lulu in Berlin (1984) as Self - Interviewer |
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Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock (1984) as |
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Solstice and Solyanka (1975) as |
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Reality's Invisible (1972) as Self |
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1 P.M. (1971) as Self |
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Monica in the South Seas (2023) Camera Operator |
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BodySongs (2011) Camera Operator |
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A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008) Cinematography |
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A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008) Editor |
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Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002) Cinematography |
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Flora Natapoff - An American Painter (1999) Director |
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Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music (1992) Camera Operator |
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Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock (1991) Director |
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Jimi Plays Monterey (1987) Camera Operator |
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Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987) Camera Operator |
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Louise Brooks (1986) Director |
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Lulu in Berlin (1984) Director |
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Lulu in Berlin (1984) Producer |
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Community of Praise (1983) Director |
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Rebuilding an Old Japanese House (1981) Director |
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Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan (1980) Director |
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Centerbeam (1977) Director |
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Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973) Director of Photography |
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1 P.M. (1971) Director |
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1 P.M. (1971) Producer |
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1 P.M. (1971) Director of Photography |
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Maidstone (1971) Cinematography |
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Queen of Apollo (1970) Director |
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Queen of Apollo (1970) Camera Operator |
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Original Cast Album: Company (1970) Director of Photography |
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Chiefs (1968) Director |
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Monterey Pop (1968) Camera Operator |
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French Lunch (1968) Director of Photography |
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RainForest (1968) Director |
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Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making (1968) Director |
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A Stravinsky Portrait (1967) Director |
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A Stravinsky Portrait (1967) Editor |
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A Stravinsky Portrait (1967) Director of Photography |
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Ku Klux Klan—The Invisible Empire (1965) Director |
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Elizabeth and Mary (1965) Producer |
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Campaign Manager (1964) Director |
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Campaign Manager (1964) Director of Photography |
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Lambert & Co. (1964) Director |
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A Happy Mother's Day (1963) Director |
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The Chair (1963) Editor |
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The Chair (1963) Cinematography |
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Mooney vs. Fowle (1962) Director |
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Jane (1962) Director of Photography |
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Kenya: Land of the White Ghost (1962) Director |
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Nehru (1962) Director |
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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) Director |
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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) Cinematography |
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Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) Director |
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The Children Were Watching (1961) Director |
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Primary (1960) Director of Photography |
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Primary (1960) Camera Operator |
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Primary (1960) Editor |
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ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No! (1960) Director of Photography |
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Christopher and Me (1960) Director |
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Christopher and Me (1960) Director of Photography |
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Frames of Reference (1960) Producer |
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Frames of Reference (1960) Director |
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Integration Report 1 (1960) Camera Operator |
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A Magnet Laboratory (1959) Director |
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Brussels Loops (1958) Director |
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American Football (1957) Director of Photography |
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A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp (1956) Director of Photography |
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Toby and the Tall Corn (1954) Director |
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Toby and the Tall Corn (1954) Editor |
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Toby and the Tall Corn (1954) Writer |
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Toby and the Tall Corn (1954) Camera Operator |
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Jazz Dance (1954) Director of Photography |
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Louisiana Story (1948) Director of Photography |
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Louisiana Story (1948) Associate Producer |
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To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) Director of Photography |
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Canary Island Bananas (1935) Director |
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Canary Island Bananas (1935) Writer |