Richard Leacock
Known for Directing · 17 credits
- Born
- 1921-07-18
- Died
- 2011-03-23
- Place of birth
- London, UK
- Also known as
- Ричард Ликок
Biography
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. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
Known For
Working Girls
1987
as Joseph
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992
as Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
2016
as Self
Reality's Invisible
1972
as Self
Monica in the South Seas
2023
as Self
1 P.M.
1971
as Self
Movies (17)
Working Girls
1987
as Joseph
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992
as Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
2016
as Self
Reality's Invisible
1972
as Self
Monica in the South Seas
2023
as Self
1 P.M.
1971
as Self
Lulu in Berlin
1984
as Self - Interviewer
The Last Documentary
2000
as Self
Sherman's March
1985
as Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Ricky on Leacock
2012
as Self
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
2014
as Self
Morris Engel: The Independent
2008
as Self
Message to Man
1989
as Self
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
2010
as Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
2011
as Self
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
1984
Solstice and Solyanka
1975
About Richard Leacock
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. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-d… With 17 credits spanning from 1971 to 2023, Richard Leacock has appeared in 17 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Richard Leacock Movies
- Working Girls (1987) — as Joseph
- Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave (1992) — as Self
- Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance (2016) — as Self
- Reality's Invisible (1972) — as Self
- Monica in the South Seas (2023) — as Self
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