Directing
David Lean
- Career
Active from 1942 to 1984, busiest in 1945 with 2 main titles.
- Average score
78/100
- Highest rated
Lawrence of Arabia91/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 23 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.1, average 5.4
- Crime2.0, average 3.6
- Pop Culture0.6, average 2.2
- Physical Comedy1.1, average 2.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Drama 4
- Psychological Character Study 2
- Political Intrigue 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Melancholy 2
- Emotional Catharsis 2
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Classic Literary Adaptation 2
- Epic Romance 2
- Melancholic 2
- Iconic Score 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Alec GuinnessActorLawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Great Expectations, Doctor Zhivago, Oliver Twist, +1 more- JJack HarrisEditorGreat Expectations, Brief Encounter, Oliver Twist, Blithe Spirit, This Happy Breed, +1 more
John MillsActorGreat Expectations, Ryan's Daughter, In Which We Serve, Hobson's Choice, This Happy Breed
Kay WalshActorGreat Expectations, Oliver Twist, In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed
Robert BoltActorLawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Ryan's Daughter, Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor
Guy GreenCinematographerGreat Expectations, Oliver Twist, The Passionate Friends, Madeleine
Ronald NeameCinematographerGreat Expectations, Blithe Spirit, In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed
Maurice JarreComposerLawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, A Passage to India, Ryan's Daughter
Jack HildyardCinematographerThe Bridge on the River Kwai, Hobson's Choice, The Sound Barrier, Summertime
Noël CowardActorBrief Encounter, Blithe Spirit, In Which We Serve
Trevor HowardActorBrief Encounter, Ryan's Daughter, The Passionate Friends
Celia JohnsonActorBrief Encounter, In Which We Serve, This Happy Breed
Movies and TV shows
45Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
1980s
1 title · average score 75
GoodWatch score 75Director, Editor
1970s
3 titles · average score 61
Writer, Director
GoodWatch score 63TV show · as Self
GoodWatch score 59Director
1960s
3 titles · average score 74
GoodWatch score 77Director
GoodWatch score 53Second Unit Director
GoodWatch score 91as Motorcyclist by Suez Canal (uncredited)
1950s
5 titles · average score 79
GoodWatch score 87Director
GoodWatch score 82Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 85Screenplay, Producer
GoodWatch score 71Director, Producer
GoodWatch score 68Director
1940s
12 titles · average score 77
GoodWatch score 70Director, Adaptation
GoodWatch score 89Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 86Director, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 87Additional Writing, Director
GoodWatch score 74Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 72Director, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 80Director
GoodWatch score 69Editor
GoodWatch score 80Editor
GoodWatch score 65Assistant Director
Editor
1930s
19 titles · average score 58
Editor
GoodWatch score 73Editor
Editor
GoodWatch score 32Editor
GoodWatch score 71Editor
Editor
GoodWatch score 53Editor
Editor
GoodWatch score 62Editor
Editor
1920s
2 titles
Assistant Camera
Production Runner