Richard Leacock

Directing·Jul 18, 1921·London, UK

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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.

Film	Credit
Monica in the South Seas2023 · Self	Self
RRobert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance2016 · Self	Self
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy2014 · Self	Self
RRicky on Leacock2012 · Self	Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales2011 · Self	Self
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen2010 · Self	Self
Morris Engel: The Independent2008 · Self	Self
TThe Last Documentary2000 · Self	Self
Flora Natapoff - An American Painter1999 · Director	Director
CCinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave1992 · Self	Self
Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock1991 · Director	Director
Message to Man1989 · Self	Self
Working Girls1987 · Joseph	Joseph
Sherman's March1986 · Self - Historical Narration (voice)	Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Louise Brooks1986 · Director	Director
Lulu in Berlin1984 · Self - Interviewer, Director, Producer	Self - Interviewer, Director, Producer
EEin Film für Bossak und Leacock1984 · Actor	Actor
Community of Praise1983 · Director	Director
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House1981 · Director	Director
Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan1980 · Director	Director
Centerbeam1977 · Director	Director
Solstice and Solyanka1975 · Actor	Actor
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'1973 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
Reality's Invisible1972 · Self	Self
1 P.M.1971 · Self, Director, Director of Photography, Producer	Self, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
Queen of Apollo1970 · Director	Director
Original Cast Album: Company1970 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
Chiefs1968 · Director	Director
French Lunch1968 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making1968 · Director	Director
RainForest1968 · Director	Director
A Stravinsky Portrait1967 · Director, Director of Photography	Director, Director of Photography
Ku Klux Klan—The Invisible Empire1965 · Director	Director
EElizabeth and Mary1965 · Producer	Producer
Campaign Manager1964 · Director, Director of Photography	Director, Director of Photography
LLambert & Co.1964 · Director	Director
A Happy Mother's Day1963 · Director	Director
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment1963 · Director	Director
The Chair1963 · Director	Director
Mooney vs. Fowle1962 · Director	Director
Jane1962 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
Nehru1962 · Director	Director
KKenya: Land of the White Ghost1962 · Director	Director
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs1961 · Director	Director
Adventures on the New Frontier1961 · Director	Director
TThe Children Were Watching1961 · Director	Director
Primary1960 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!1960 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography