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Alex Thomson

Bio: Alexander Thomson BSC (12 January 1929 – 14 June 2007) was a British cinematographer. Born in London, England, he was first offered a job by Bert Easey (1901-1973), who was head of cameras at Denham and Pinewood Studios
Born: Sat, Jan 12 1929
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jun 14 2007
Alex Thomson is 78 years old
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Poster of Der letzte Flug
Der letzte Flug
Alex Thomson was 75 in Der letzte Flug as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 2004
Poster of Listening
Listening
Alex Thomson was 74 in Listening as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of A Shot at Glory
A Shot at Glory
Alex Thomson was 71 in A Shot at Glory as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2000
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Alex Thomson was 71 in Love's Labour's Lost as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Alex Thomson was 67 in Hamlet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Executive Decision
Executive Decision
Alex Thomson was 67 in Executive Decision as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
Alex Thomson was 66 in The Scarlet Letter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Alex Thomson was 65 in Black Beauty as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Alex Thomson was 64 in Demolition Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Alex Thomson was 64 in Cliffhanger as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Alien³
Alien³
Alex Thomson was 63 in Alien³ as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of Mr. Destiny
Mr. Destiny
Alex Thomson was 61 in Mr. Destiny as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of The Krays
The Krays
Alex Thomson was 61 in The Krays as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of The Rachel Papers
The Rachel Papers
Alex Thomson was 60 in The Rachel Papers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Leviathan
Leviathan
Alex Thomson was 60 in Leviathan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1989
Poster of High Spirits
High Spirits
Alex Thomson was 59 in High Spirits as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1988
Poster of Track 29
Track 29
Alex Thomson was 59 in Track 29 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of The Sicilian
The Sicilian
Alex Thomson was 58 in The Sicilian as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Duet for One
Duet for One
Alex Thomson was 57 in Duet for One as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Alex Thomson was 57 in Labyrinth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986
Poster of Raw Deal
Raw Deal
Alex Thomson was 57 in Raw Deal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Legend
Legend
Alex Thomson was 56 in Legend as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of Year of the Dragon
Year of the Dragon
Alex Thomson was 56 in Year of the Dragon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Alex Thomson was 55 in Electric Dreams as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1984
Poster of The Keep
The Keep
Alex Thomson was 54 in The Keep as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Bullshot
Bullshot
Alex Thomson was 54 in Bullshot as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1983
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Alex Thomson was 54 in Eureka as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of Skokie
Skokie
Alex Thomson was 52 in Skokie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1981
Poster of Excalibur
Excalibur
Alex Thomson was 52 in Excalibur as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Alex Thomson was 51 in The Gold Bug as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of The Class Of Miss MacMichael
The Class Of Miss MacMichael
Alex Thomson was 50 in The Class Of Miss MacMichael as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1979
Poster of Superman
Superman
Alex Thomson was 49 in Superman as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary
Alex Thomson was 49 in The Cat and the Canary as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Alex Thomson was 49 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key
Alex Thomson was 43 in Fear Is the Key as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1972
Poster of Death Line
Death Line
Alex Thomson was 43 in Death Line as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Alex Thomson was 43 in Dr. Phibes Rises Again as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of The Road Builder
The Road Builder
Alex Thomson was 42 in The Road Builder as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Alex Thomson was 41 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of I Start Counting
I Start Counting
Alex Thomson was 41 in I Start Counting as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1970
Poster of The Best House in London
The Best House in London
Alex Thomson was 39 in The Best House in London as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Strange Affair
The Strange Affair
Alex Thomson was 39 in The Strange Affair as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Alex Thomson was 39 in Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1968
Poster of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Alex Thomson was 37 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Alex Thomson was 37 in Fahrenheit 451 as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of Judith
Judith
Alex Thomson was 37 in Judith as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
Alex Thomson was 36 in Doctor Zhivago as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Every Day's a Holiday
Every Day's a Holiday
Alex Thomson was 36 in Every Day's a Holiday as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of The Masque of the Red Death
The Masque of the Red Death
Alex Thomson was 35 in The Masque of the Red Death as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1964
Poster of The System
The System
Alex Thomson was 35 in The System as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1964
Poster of Nothing But the Best
Nothing But the Best
Alex Thomson was 35 in Nothing But the Best as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1964
Poster of The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Alex Thomson was 35 in The Caretaker as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1964
Poster of Dr. Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Alex Thomson was 34 in Dr. Crippen as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of Girl on Approval
Girl on Approval
Alex Thomson was 31 in Girl on Approval as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

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