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Richard Leacock
London, UK
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 k…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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2023
Monica in the South Seas
Movie Self
- 2016
- 2014
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2012
Ricky on Leacock
Movie Self
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2011
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Movie Self
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2011
BodySongs
Movie Camera Operator
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2010
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
Movie Self
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2008
Morris Engel: The Independent
Movie Self
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2008
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Movie Cinematography
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2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Movie Cinematography
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2000
The Last Documentary
Movie Self
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1999
Flora Natapoff - An American Painter
Movie Director
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1992
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Movie Self
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1992
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Movie Camera Operator
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1991
Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock
Movie Director
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1989
Message to Man
Movie Self
More credits
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1987
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Movie Camera Operator
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1987
Jimi Plays Monterey
Movie Camera Operator
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1987
Working Girls
Movie Joseph
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1986
Sherman's March
Movie Self - Historical Narration (voice)
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1986
Louise Brooks
Movie Director
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1984
Lulu in Berlin
Movie Self - Interviewer
- 1984
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1983
Community of Praise
Movie Director
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1982
Middletown
TV show Director
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1981
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House
Movie Director
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1980
Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan
Movie Director
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1977
Centerbeam
Movie Director
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1975
Solstice and Solyanka
Movie
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1973
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Movie Director of Photography
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1972
Reality's Invisible
Movie Self
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1971
1 P.M.
Movie Self
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1971
Maidstone
Movie Cinematography
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1970
Queen of Apollo
Movie Director
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1970
Original Cast Album: Company
Movie Director of Photography
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1968
Monterey Pop
Movie Camera Operator
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1968
Chiefs
Movie Director
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1968
French Lunch
Movie Director of Photography
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1968
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
Movie Director
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1968
RainForest
Movie Director
