Portrait of Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock

Bio: Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events
Born: Mon, Jul 18 1921
Birthplace: London, UK

Death: Wed, Mar 23 2011
Richard Leacock is 89 years old
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Poster of Monica in the South Seas
Monica in the South Seas
Richard Leacock would have been no older than 89 in Monica in the South Seas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Richard Leacock would have been no older than 89 in Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 2016
Poster of How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
Richard Leacock would have been no older than 89 in How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 2014
Poster of Ricky on Leacock
Ricky on Leacock
Richard Leacock would have been no older than 89 in Ricky on Leacock as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 2012
Poster of Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Richard Leacock was 89 in Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
Richard Leacock was 88 in A Boatload of Wild Irishmen as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 2010
Poster of Morris Engel: The Independent
Morris Engel: The Independent
Richard Leacock was 86 in Morris Engel: The Independent as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2008
Poster of The Last Documentary
The Last Documentary
Richard Leacock was 79 in The Last Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 2000
Poster of Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Richard Leacock was 70 in Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1992
Poster of Message to Man
Message to Man
Richard Leacock was 67 in Message to Man as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Lulu in Berlin
Lulu in Berlin
Richard Leacock was 62 in Lulu in Berlin as 'Interviewer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1984
Poster of Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Richard Leacock was 62 in Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Solstice and Solyanka
Solstice and Solyanka
Richard Leacock was 53 in Solstice and Solyanka
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1975
Poster of 1 P.M.
1 P.M.
Richard Leacock was 49 in 1 P.M. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1971

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