
Richard Leacock
Known for DirectingBorn 1921-07-18Died 2011-03-23London, UK
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.Read more
Movies & web series
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A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
2008 · Movie
The Last Documentary
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The Last Documentary
2000 · Movie
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Middletown
1982 · Series
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On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
1961 · Movie
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Brussels Loops
1958 · Movie
Frames of Reference
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Frames of Reference
1960 · Movie
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
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Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
1984 · Movie
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Community of Praise
1983 · Movie
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French Lunch
1968 · Movie
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Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
1992 · Movie
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
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Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
2016 · Movie
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A Stravinsky Portrait
1967 · Movie
The Children Were Watching
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The Children Were Watching
1961 · Movie
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Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002 · Movie
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Lulu in Berlin
1984 · Movie
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Jimi Plays Monterey
1987 · Movie
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Canary Island Bananas
1935 · Movie
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Shake! Otis at Monterey
1987 · Movie
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Integration Report 1
1960 · Movie
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The Chair
1963 · Movie
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Monterey Pop
1968 · Movie
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Original Cast Album: Company
1970 · Movie
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Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock
1991 · Movie
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Chiefs
1968 · Movie
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Sherman's March
1985 · Movie
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Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973 · Movie
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
1963 · Movie
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ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!
1960 · Movie
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Jane
1962 · Movie
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Primary
1960 · Movie
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Working Girls
1987 · Movie
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1 P.M.
1971 · Movie
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Omnibus
1952 · Series
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Louisiana Story
1948 · Movie
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Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
1968 · Movie
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Reality's Invisible
1972 · Movie
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ABC Close-Up!
1960 · Series
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A Happy Mother's Day
1963 · Movie
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Jazz Dance
1954 · Movie
Lambert & Co.
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Lambert & Co.
1964 · Movie
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Adventures on the New Frontier
1961 · Movie
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How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
2014 · Movie
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Christopher and Me
1960 · Movie
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To Hear Your Banjo Play
1947 · Movie
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Maidstone
1971 · Movie
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
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Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992 · Movie

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Monica in the South Seas
2023 · Movie
Ricky on Leacock
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Ricky on Leacock
2012 · Movie