Richard Leacock
Known For
Directing
Born
1921-07-18 in 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 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.
Most Known For
Working Girls
as Joseph
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
as Self
The Last Documentary
as Self
Reality's Invisible
as Himself
Lulu in Berlin
as Interviewer
Monica in the South Seas
as Self
Ricky on Leacock
as Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
as Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
as Self
Morris Engel: The Independent
as Self
1 P.M.
as Self
Solstice and Solyanka
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
as Self
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
as Himself
Message to Man
as Himself