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Lawrence of Arabia (1962) -- Clip: I will execute the law
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) -- After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) -- Clip: Attack on train
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) -- Clip: What have I done
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) -- Clip: A reasonable type
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Overview

Date of Birth:

25 March 1908, Croydon, Surrey, England, UK more

Date of Death:

16 April 1991, London, England, UK more

Mini Biography:

An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon in 1908... more

Trivia:

His third wife was previously married to his first cousin, Nigel Tangye . more

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Down 1% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 23 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(60 articles)

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Alternate Names:

Sir David Lean | The Sam Spiegel-David Lean Production of Lawrence of Arabia

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Editor, Director, Writer, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Editorial Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Editor:
  1. A Passage to India (1984)
    ... aka David Lean's Film of a Passage to India (UK: complete title)

  2. In Which We Serve (1942) (uncredited)
  3. One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)
    ... aka The Story of - - - - - - one of Our Aircraft Is Missing (UK: complete title)
  4. 49th Parallel (1941)
    ... aka The Invaders (USA)
  5. Major Barbara (1941)
    ... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title)
  6. Spies of the Air (1940)
  7. Spy for a Day (1940)
  8. French Without Tears (1940)

  9. Pygmalion (1938)
    ... aka Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion (UK: complete title)
  10. The Last Adventurers (1937)
    ... aka Down to the Sea in Ships
  11. The Wife of General Ling (1937)
    ... aka The Revenge of General Ling
  12. Dreaming Lips (1937)
  13. Ball at Savoy (1936)
    ... aka With Pleasure, Madame (USA)
  14. As You Like It (1936)
  15. Escape Me Never (1935)
  16. Turn of the Tide (1935) (uncredited)
  17. Tiger Bay (1934)
  18. Java Head (1934)
  19. Dangerous Ground (1934)
  20. The Secret of the Loch (1934)
  21. Money for Speed (1933)
    ... aka Daredevils of Earth
  22. Matinee Idol (1933)
  23. Song of the Plough (1933)
    ... aka County Fair
  24. The Ghost Camera (1933)
  25. Insult (1932)
  26. These Charming People (1931)
  27. The Night Porter (1930)
Director:
  1. A Passage to India (1984)
    ... aka David Lean's Film of a Passage to India (UK: complete title)

  2. Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor (1979) (TV)
  3. Ryan's Daughter (1970/I)

  4. Doctor Zhivago (1965)
  5. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) (some scenes) (uncredited)
    ... aka George Stevens Presents The Greatest Story Ever Told (USA: complete title)
  6. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

  7. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
  8. Summertime (1955)
    ... aka Summer Madness (UK)
  9. Hobson's Choice (1954)
  10. The Sound Barrier (1952)
    ... aka Breaking Through the Sound Barrier (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Breaking the Sound Barrier (USA)
  11. Madeleine (1950)
    ... aka The Strange Case of Madeleine (USA: reissue title)

  12. The Passionate Friends (1949)
    ... aka One Woman's Story (USA)
  13. Oliver Twist (1948)
  14. Great Expectations (1946)
  15. Brief Encounter (1945)
    ... aka Noel Coward's Brief Encounter (UK: complete title)
  16. Blithe Spirit (1945)
    ... aka Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' (UK: complete title)
  17. This Happy Breed (1944)
    ... aka Noel Coward's This Happy Breed (UK: complete title)
  18. In Which We Serve (1942)
Writer:
  1. A Passage to India (1984) (screenplay)
    ... aka David Lean's Film of a Passage to India (UK: complete title)

  2. Summertime (1955) (screenplay)
    ... aka Summer Madness (UK)
  3. Hobson's Choice (1954) (writer)

  4. The Passionate Friends (1949) (adaptation)
    ... aka One Woman's Story (USA)
  5. Oliver Twist (1948) (screenplay)
  6. Great Expectations (1946) (adaptation)
  7. Brief Encounter (1945) (uncredited)
    ... aka Noel Coward's Brief Encounter (UK: complete title)
  8. Blithe Spirit (1945) (adaptation)
    ... aka Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' (UK: complete title)
  9. This Happy Breed (1944) (adaptation)
    ... aka Noel Coward's This Happy Breed (UK: complete title)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. High Treason (1929) (assistant director) (uncredited)
  2. Balaclava (1928) (assistant director)
    ... aka Jaws of Hell
  3. The Physician (1928) (assistant director)
  4. Sailors Don't Care (1928) (assistant director)
Actor:
  1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (uncredited) .... Motorcyclist by Suez Canal

  2. Summertime (1955) (uncredited) (unconfirmed) .... Man at Café
    ... aka Summer Madness (UK)

  3. Money for Speed (1933) (uncredited) .... Reporter
    ... aka Daredevils of Earth
Producer:
  1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (producer) (as The Sam Spiegel-David Lean Production of Lawrence of Arabia)

  2. Hobson's Choice (1954) (producer)
  3. The Sound Barrier (1952) (producer)
    ... aka Breaking Through the Sound Barrier (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Breaking the Sound Barrier (USA)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Major Barbara (1941) (assistant to director)
    ... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title)

  2. Quinneys (1927) (runner) (uncredited)
Editorial Department:
  1. Major Barbara (1941) (montage)
    ... aka George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title)
Thanks:
  1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) (special thanks) (1989 restoration) (as Sir David Lean)
Self:
  1. The American Film Institute Salute to David Lean (1990) (TV) .... Himself - Guest of Honor

  2. "Film '72" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka Film '73 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '74 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '75 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '76 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '77 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '78 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '79 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '80 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '81 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '82 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '83 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '84 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '85 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '86 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '87 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '88 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '89 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '90 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '91 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '92 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '93 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '94 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '95 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '96 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '97 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '98 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '99 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2000 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2001 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2002 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2003 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2004 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2005 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2006 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2007 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2008 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2009 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film of the Year (UK: teaser title)
    ... aka The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title)
        - Episode dated 29 March 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
  3. The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay & Best Film Editing
  4. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - David Lean: A Life in Film (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  5. The Golden Gong (1985) (TV) .... Himself-Interviewee

  6. "Omnibus" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - David Lean (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "The Dick Cavett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1971)
        - David Lean and John Mills (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  8. Ryan's Daughter (1970/II) .... Himself
  9. The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) .... Himself - commenting on new freedom and trends in film (pre-recorded)
  10. "Film Night" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - We're the Last of the Travelling Circuses (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  11. David Lean's Film of Doctor Zhivago (1965) .... Himself
  12. Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean (1965) .... Himself
  13. Moscow in Madrid (1965) .... Himself
  14. Pasternak (1965) .... Himself
  15. The 35th Annual Academy Awards (1963) (TV) .... Himself - Best Director Winner

  16. The 30th Annual Academy Awards (1958) (TV) .... Himself - Best Director Winner
  17. Korda Interviews (1956) (TV) .... Interviewee
Archive Footage:
  1. David Lean and His Dedicated Maniacs (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  2. David Lean in Close-Up (2009) (TV) (archive sound) .... Himself
  3. Il était une fois... Lawrence d'Arabie (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  4. The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "Arena"
        - Alec Guinness: A Secret Man (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  6. The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  7. The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia' (2000) (V) .... Himself
  8. The Best of Hollywood (1998) (TV) .... Interview
  9. 'Doctor Zhivago': The Making of a Russian Epic (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Lean by Jarre (1993) (TV) .... Himself

Additional Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 1 Portrayal | 4 Print Biographies | 5 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more

Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Romance | Documentary more

Plot Keywords:

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