Lean, David 1908-1991
Overview
| Works: | 708 works in 3,157 publications in 11 languages and 37,138 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History War films Historical films Biographical films Romance films Comedy films Action and adventure films Biography |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Film editor, Author, Restager , Scenarist, Performer, Other, fmd, Adapter, pmn, Editor, Originator, Narrator, Dedicatee, Interviewee, Creator, Conductor, adi, Collector, Contributor, tld, Composer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
David Lean
- Beyond the epic : the life & films of David Lean by Gene D Phillips( )
- David Lean : a biography by Kevin Brownlow( Book )
- David Lean by Stephen M Silverman( Book )
- The epic films of David Lean by Constantine Santas( )
- David Lean by Michael A Anderegg( Book )
- David Lean and his films by Alain Silver( Book )
- David Lean by Melanie Williams( )
- The cinema of David Lean by Gerald Pratley( Book )
- David Lean : a guide to references and resources by Louis P Castelli( Book )
- David Lean : an intimate portrait by Sandra Lean( Book )
- David Lean : interviews by David Lean( Book )
- David Lean by Howard Maxford( Book )
- Authors & artists for young adults( )
- The making of David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia by Adrian Turner( Book )
- David Lean( Book )
- Lawrence of Arabia : director, David Lean by Martin Stollery( Book )
- David Lean by Ramón Moreno Cantero( Book )
- David Lean by Mario Sesti( Book )
- David Lean : a boigraphy by Kevin Brownlow( Book )
- David Lean's dedicated maniac : memoirs of a film specialist by Eddie Fowlie( Book )
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Most widely held works by
David Lean
Doctor Zhivago by
David Lean(
Visual
)
215 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poet and surgeon, husband and lover finds his life disrupted by war. It alters the lives of many, including Tonya, the gentle woman he marries and Lara, the woman he cannot forget
215 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poet and surgeon, husband and lover finds his life disrupted by war. It alters the lives of many, including Tonya, the gentle woman he marries and Lara, the woman he cannot forget
The Bridge on the River Kwai by
David Lean(
Visual
)
152 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 4,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy
152 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 4,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British soldiers captured by the Japanese during World War II are forced to construct a strategic railroad bridge which a commando team is instructed by the British High Command to destroy
Lawrence of Arabia by
David Lean(
Visual
)
205 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
205 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
A passage to India by
David Lean(
Visual
)
127 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son's fiancee, becomes appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young girl
127 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son's fiancee, becomes appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young girl
Lawrence of Arabia by
David Lean(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
67 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the story of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
Great expectations by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gloom of a country graveyard, a young boy encounters an escaped convict, a chance meeting that years later leads the boy to tragedy, mystery and wealth
11 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gloom of a country graveyard, a young boy encounters an escaped convict, a chance meeting that years later leads the boy to tragedy, mystery and wealth
Ryan's Daughter by
David Lean(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Headstrong Rosy lives on the heathered hills of Ireland's Dingle Peninsule. She cannot forsake her passionate romance with a handsome British officer. Yet, for Rosy, there is a greater love - the devotion of her reserved schoolteacher husband Charles. When Rosy has an illicit affair and is ultimately charged with treason, it is Charles who will stand by her side
61 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Headstrong Rosy lives on the heathered hills of Ireland's Dingle Peninsule. She cannot forsake her passionate romance with a handsome British officer. Yet, for Rosy, there is a greater love - the devotion of her reserved schoolteacher husband Charles. When Rosy has an illicit affair and is ultimately charged with treason, it is Charles who will stand by her side
Summertime by
David Lean(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a witty but lonely secretary who takes a vacation in Venice, hoping to fall in love. She does -- with a very handsome but very married Italian man
49 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a witty but lonely secretary who takes a vacation in Venice, hoping to fall in love. She does -- with a very handsome but very married Italian man
Hobson's choice(
Visual
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44 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in English and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong eldest daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life
44 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in English and held by 820 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong eldest daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life
Oliver Twist by
David Lean(
Visual
)
153 editions published between 1947 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Lean's sensitive rendering of the story is memorable, beautiful, and superbly performed by a cast including Alec Guinness, Robert Newton, Anthony Newley, and Diana Dors
153 editions published between 1947 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
David Lean's sensitive rendering of the story is memorable, beautiful, and superbly performed by a cast including Alec Guinness, Robert Newton, Anthony Newley, and Diana Dors
Oliver Twist by
David Lean(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1948 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After escaping from the dreary workhouse where he has spent his childhood, Oliver runs away to London, only to fall in with Artful Dodger, Fagin, and their gang of young thieves. It is only with the revelation of Oliver's true identity that his troubles finally end
11 editions published between 1948 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 745 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After escaping from the dreary workhouse where he has spent his childhood, Oliver runs away to London, only to fall in with Artful Dodger, Fagin, and their gang of young thieves. It is only with the revelation of Oliver's true identity that his troubles finally end
Pygmalion by
Anthony Asquith(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Professor Henry Higgins' efforts to make Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, into an elegant young lady of society
5 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Professor Henry Higgins' efforts to make Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, into an elegant young lady of society
Noel Coward's Brief encounter(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
Great expectations by
David Lean(
Visual
)
95 editions published between 1946 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gloom of a country graveyard, a young boy encounters an escaped convict, a chance meeting that years later leads the boy to tragedy, mystery and wealth
95 editions published between 1946 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gloom of a country graveyard, a young boy encounters an escaped convict, a chance meeting that years later leads the boy to tragedy, mystery and wealth
In which we serve by
Noel Coward(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The survivors of the sinking of HMS Torrin, an English destroyer, remember the ship's war-time career
68 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The survivors of the sinking of HMS Torrin, an English destroyer, remember the ship's war-time career
Brief encounter by
D. R. S Lean(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
80 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1938 and 2008 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cranky professor takes a bet that he can turn flower-seller Eliza Doolittle into a 'proper lady' in no time
4 editions published between 1938 and 2008 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cranky professor takes a bet that he can turn flower-seller Eliza Doolittle into a 'proper lady' in no time
Noel Coward's Blithe spirit by State Theatre Centre of WA(
Visual
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13 editions published between 1945 and 2015 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cynical, self-absorbed novelist sets out to expose a fake medium and ends up with the amorous ghost of his first wife on his hands
13 editions published between 1945 and 2015 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cynical, self-absorbed novelist sets out to expose a fake medium and ends up with the amorous ghost of his first wife on his hands
Brief encounter(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
9 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
Noel Coward's Brief encounter by
Noel Coward(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
12 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
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Related Identities
- Guinness, Alec 1914-2000 Other Performer Former owner Author Actor Costume designer
- Bolt, Robert Other Interviewee Adapter Scenarist Author of screenplay Author Creator
- Spiegel, Sam Other Producer
- Hawkins, Jack 1910-1973 Other Costume designer Performer Former owner Actor
- Jarre, Maurice Other Performer Musician Conductor Author Composer
- Sharif, Omar 1932-2015 Other Narrator Performer Author Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Holden, William 1918-1981 Other Costume designer Performer Former owner Actor
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Producer
- Neame, Ronald Writer of accompanying material Adapter Scenarist Producer Cinematographer Author of screenplay Videographer Photographer
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Adultery Arabian Peninsula Boulle, Pierre, British Occupation of India (1765-1947) Burma Burma-Siam Railroad Caves Criminals Dickens, Charles, England England--London Forster, E. M.--(Edward Morgan), Great Britain Great Britain.--Army Housewives India Japanese Occupation of Burma (1942-1945) Lawrence, T. E.--(Thomas Edward), Lean, David, Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Medical drama Men--Conduct of life Middle East Military campaigns Motion picture producers and directors Orphans Passage to India (Forster, E.M.) Pasternak, Boris Leonidovich, Racism Railroad stations Revolution (Russia : 1905-1907) Revolution (Soviet Union : 1917-1921) Russia Shaw, Bernard, Social classes Social conditions Soldiers Soviet Union Speech and social status Surgeons Thailand Tourists Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Women adventurers World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945) Wounds and injuries
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Alternative Names
David Lean
David Lean britischer Filmregisseur
David Lean British film director, producer, screenwriter and editor
David Lean Brits filmregisseur
David Lean brittisk regissör
David Lean brytyjski reżyser filmowy
David Lean director de cine británico
David Lean director de cinema, guionista i muntador anglès
David Lean réalisateur britannique
David Lean regista britannico
David Lean regista, sceneggiatore, attore, montatore e produttore cinematografico britannico
Deivids Līns
Lean, David, 1908-
Ντέιβιντ Λην
Девід Лін
Дейвид Лийн
Дејвид Лин
Дэвід Лін
Лин, Дэвид
Դևիդ Լին
דייוויד לין
ديفيد لين
ديفيد لين مخرج بريطاني
دیوید لین تدوینگر، تهیهکننده، و کارگردان بریتانیایی
ডেভিড লিন যুক্তরাজ্যের চলচ্চিত্র পরিচালক, প্রযোজক
ਡੇਵਿਡ ਲੀਨ
ഡേവിഡ് ലീൻ
เดวิด ลีน
დევიდ ლინი
데이비드 린
린, 데이비드 1908-1991
デヴィッド・リーン
リーン, デーヴィッド
大卫·利恩
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