Actor

Richard Leacock

Directing

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2.4

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Movies: 52Series: 3Crew credits: 46

TMDB ID: 1342919

IMDb ID: nm0494886

Known for: Directing

Born: July 18, 1921

Died: March 23, 2011

Age: 89

Place of birth: London, UK

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1935 - 2023

Years active: 89

Average TMDB rating: 6.86

Wikidata: Q1364819

Also known as

Ричард Ликок

Other jobs

Director (28)Director of Photography (7)Camera Operator (6)Cinematography (3)Associate Producer (1)Editor (1)

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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.