Richard Leacock
Directing
Born: 1921-07-18 · London, UK
Died: 2011-03-23
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
🎬 Movies (30)
Monica in the South Seas
2023
Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
2016
Self
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
2014
Self
Ricky on Leacock
2012
Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
2011
Self
BodySongs
2011
Camera Operator
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
2010
Self
Morris Engel: The Independent
2008
Self
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
2008
Cinematography
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
Cinematography
The Last Documentary
2000
Self
Flora Natapoff - An American Painter
1999
Director
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992
Self
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
1992
Camera Operator
Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock
1991
Director
Message to Man
1989
Self
Working Girls
1987
Joseph
Jimi Plays Monterey
1987
Camera Operator
Shake! Otis at Monterey
1987
Camera Operator
Louise Brooks
1986
Director
Sherman's March
1985
Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
1984
Lulu in Berlin
1984
Director
Community of Praise
1983
Director
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House
1981
Director
Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan
1980
Director
Centerbeam
1977
Director
Solstice and Solyanka
1975
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973
Director of Photography
Reality's Invisible
1972
Self
