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Richard Leacock

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthdate

1921-07-18

Day of Death

2011-03-23

Place of Birth

London, UK

Richard Leacock

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.

Filmography (17)

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Monica in the South Seas

2023
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Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance

2016
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How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy

2014
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Ricky on Leacock

2012
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Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales

2011
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A Boatload of Wild Irishmen

2010
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Morris Engel: The Independent

2008
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The Last Documentary

2000
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Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave

1992
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Message to Man

1989
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Working Girls

1987
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Sherman's March

1985
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Lulu in Berlin

1984
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Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock

1984
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Solstice and Solyanka

1975