Movie: David Lean: A Self Portrait

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David Lean
David Lean

Self

Robert Bolt
Robert Bolt

Self

Anthony Havelock-Allan
Anthony Havelock-Allan

Self

Freddie Young
Freddie Young

Self

Sam Spiegel
Sam Spiegel

Self

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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.

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    1971-01-01

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