The South Bank Show David Lean: A Life in Film (Season 8, Episode 15)
TV Episode | 140 min | Documentary

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The South Bank Show

David Lean: A Life in Film (Season 8, Episode 15)

TV Episode | 140 min | Documentary

Steven Spielberg, Alec Guinness and Omar Sharif appear in this tribute to the great British filmmaker, David Lean. Clips from many of his films, such as "Brief Encounter," "Hobson's Choice," "Great Expectations," "Doctor Zhivago," "...See moreSteven Spielberg, Alec Guinness and Omar Sharif appear in this tribute to the great British filmmaker, David Lean. Clips from many of his films, such as "Brief Encounter," "Hobson's Choice," "Great Expectations," "Doctor Zhivago," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "The Bridge on the River Kwai" are included. A unique insight into Lean's method and vision. Written by alfiehitchie See less

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Melvyn Bragg Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
David Lean Self Self See fewer	Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Victor Banerjee Self Self See fewer	A Passage to India (1984)
John Box Self Self See fewer	Rollerball (1975)
Patrick Cadell Self - 1st Assistant Director Self - 1st Assistant Director See fewer	Superman (1978)
Eddie Fowlie Self Self See fewer	Doctor Zhivago (1965)
James Fox Self Self See fewer	Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Alec Guinness Self Self See fewer	Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Maurice Jarre Self Self See fewer	Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Ronald Neame Self Self See fewer	Great Expectations (1946)
David Puttnam Self Self See fewer	The Mission (1986)
Omar Sharif Self Self See fewer	Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Sam Spiegel Self Self See fewer	Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Steven Spielberg Self Self See fewer	Schindler's List (1993)
Maggie Unsworth Self Self See fewer	Great Expectations (1946)
Freddie Young Self Self See fewer	Lawrence of Arabia (1962)