David Lean: A Self Portrait

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David Lean
David Lean

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Robert Bolt
Robert Bolt

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Anthony Havelock-Allan
Anthony Havelock-Allan

Self

Freddie Young
Freddie Young

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Sam Spiegel
Sam Spiegel

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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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