Known For
Directing
Born
Jul 18, 1921
Died
Mar 23, 2011
Place of Birth
London, UK
Credits
72 titles
Richard Leacock
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.
Known For
Filmography
Monica in the South Seas
Self
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Self
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
Self
Ricky on Leacock
Self
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Self
BodySongs
Camera Operator
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
Self
Morris Engel: The Independent
Self
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Cinematography
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Cinematography
The Last Documentary
Self
Flora Natapoff - An American Painter
Director
Birth of a Nation
Self
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Self
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Camera Operator
Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock
Director
Message to Man
Self
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Camera Operator
Jimi Plays Monterey
Camera Operator
Working Girls
Joseph
Sherman's March
Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Louise Brooks
Director
Lulu in Berlin
Self - Interviewer
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Community of Praise
Director
Middletown
Director
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House
Director
Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan
Director
Centerbeam
Director
Solstice and Solyanka
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Director of Photography
Reality's Invisible
Self
1 P.M.
Self
Maidstone
Cinematography
Queen of Apollo
Director
Original Cast Album: Company
Director of Photography
Monterey Pop
Camera Operator
Chiefs
Director
French Lunch
Director of Photography
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
Director
RainForest
Director
A Stravinsky Portrait
Editor
Ku Klux Klan—The Invisible Empire
Director
Elizabeth and Mary
Producer
Campaign Manager
Director
Lambert & Co.
Director
A Happy Mother's Day
Director
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
Director
The Chair
Cinematography
Mooney vs. Fowle
Director