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David Lean

Director and writer with 3 reviewed and 13 watchlist titles.

16 Results
  1. 1940s
    • director
      In Which We Serve 1942C+: 3 stars (out of 5)

      David Lean’s directorial debut. He shares credit with Noël Coward, who also produced, stars, and wrote the screenplay.

      Feb 26, 2021
      Drama, War
    • director, writer
      This Happy Breed 1944
      Because David Lean directed.
      Comedy, Drama
    • director, writer
      Blithe Spirit 1945
      Because David Lean directed.
      Comedy, Fantasy
    • director, writer
      Brief Encounter 1945
      Because David Lean directed.
      Drama, Romance
    • director, writer
      Great Expectations 1946
      Because David Lean directed.
      Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Romance
    • director, writer
      Oliver Twist 1948
      Because David Lean directed.
      Drama
    • director, writer
      The Passionate Friends 1949
      Because David Lean directed.
      Drama, Romance
  2. 1950s
    • director
      Madeleine 1950
      Because David Lean directed.
      Crime, Drama, Mystery
    • director
      The Sound Barrier 1952
      Because David Lean directed.
      Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
    • director, writer
      Hobson's Choice 1954
      Because David Lean directed.
      Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • director, writer
      Summertime 1955
      Because David Lean directed.
      Drama, Romance
    • director
      The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957A+: 5 stars (out of 5)

      In a Japanese POW camp, a British Colonel (Alec Guinness) becomes obsessed with completing a bridge for the enemy, unaware that a commando (Jack Hawkins) and an escapee (William Holden) plan to blow it up.

      Aug 2, 2008
      Adventure, Drama, War
  3. 1960s
    • director
      Lawrence of Arabia 1962A+: 5 stars (out of 5)

      David Lean’s epic chronicle of British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence’s role in the Arab uprising during World War I.

      Sep 12, 2007
      Adventure, Biography, Drama, War
    • director
      Doctor Zhivago 1965
      Because David Lean directed.
      Drama, Romance, War
  4. 1970s
    • director
      Ryan's Daughter 1970
      Because David Lean directed and Robert Mitchum performed.
      Drama, Romance
  5. 1980s
    • director, writer
      A Passage to India 1984
      Because David Lean directed.
      Adventure, Drama, History
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