David Lean

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David Lean was a British filmmaker and producer. He is best known for making large scale epic movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and A Passage to India.

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Director Credits (15) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
1985 A Passage to India
1970 Ryan's Daughter
1965 Doctor Zhivago
1965 The Greatest Story Ever Told
1962 Lawrence of Arabia
1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai
1955 Summertime
1952 The Sound Barrier
1951 Oliver Twist
1949 The Passionate Friends
1947 This Happy Breed Director
1946 Brief Encounter
1946 Great Expectations
1945 Blithe Spirit
1942 In Which We Serve
Actor Credits (1) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
1962 Lawrence of Arabia Motorcyclist by Suez Canal
Producer Credits (1) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
1962 Lawrence of Arabia producer
Writer Credits (8) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
1985 A Passage to India
1955 Summertime
1951 Oliver Twist screenplay
1949 The Passionate Friends adaptation
1947 This Happy Breed Adaptation
1946 Brief Encounter uncredited
1946 Great Expectations adaptation
1945 Blithe Spirit Adaptation
General Information Edit
Credited Name David Lean
Gender Male
Birthday March 25, 1908
Death April 16, 1991
Primary Role Director
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Country England
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John Brabourne
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Arvid Griffen
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Edward Sands
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Jim Painten
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Antonio Vellani
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