Directing
Richard Leacock
FI, EN, FR, DE cinema · 72 credits
Born
18 July 1921
Died
23 March 2011 (aged 89)
Birthplace
London, UK
Also known as Ричард Ликок
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.
Known for
Filmography
Monica in the South Seas
as Self, Camera Operator
BodySongs
2011
BodySongs
Camera Operator
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Cinematography, Editor
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Cinematography
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Camera Operator
Working Girls
as Joseph
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Camera Operator
Jimi Plays Monterey
Camera Operator
Sherman's March
as Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Louise Brooks
Director
Lulu in Berlin
as Self - Interviewer, Director, Producer
Community of Praise
Director
Centerbeam
Director
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Director of Photography
Tread
1972
Tread
Director
1 P.M.
as Self, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
Maidstone
Cinematography
Queen of Apollo
Director, Camera Operator
Original Cast Album: Company
Director of Photography
Chiefs
Director
RainForest
Director
French Lunch
Director of Photography
Monterey Pop
Camera Operator
A Stravinsky Portrait
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Campaign Manager
Director, Director of Photography
The Chair
Editor, Cinematography, Director
A Happy Mother's Day
Director
Nehru
Director
Jane
Director of Photography
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
Director, Cinematography
Primary
Camera Operator, Editor, Director of Photography
Frames of Reference
1960
Frames of Reference
Producer, Director
Integration Report 1
Camera Operator
Christopher and Me
Director, Director of Photography
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!
Director of Photography
Brussels Loops
Director
American Football
1957
American Football
Director of Photography
A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
Director of Photography
Toby and the Tall Corn
1954
Toby and the Tall Corn
Camera Operator, Director, Editor, Writer
Jazz Dance
Director of Photography
Louisiana Story
Associate Producer, Director of Photography
To Hear Your Banjo Play
Director of Photography
Canary Island Bananas
Director, Writer