- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 18, 1921
- Place of Birth
- London, UK
- Died
- March 23, 2011
Richard Leacock
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.
Filmography
movieMonica in the South Seas
2023 · Self, Camera Operator
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
movieRobert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
2016 · Self
movieHow To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
2014 · Self
Ricky on Leacock
movieRicky on Leacock
2012 · Self
movieMario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
2011 · Self
BodySongs
movieBodySongs
2011 · Camera Operator
movieA Boatload of Wild Irishmen
2010 · Self
movieMorris Engel: The Independent
2008 · Self
movieA President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
2008 · Cinematography, Editor
movieMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002 · Cinematography
The Last Documentary
movieThe Last Documentary
2000 · Self
movieFlora Natapoff - An American Painter
1999 · Director
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
movieCinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
1992 · Self
movieChuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
1992 · Camera Operator
movieLes oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock
1991 · Director
movieMessage to Man
1989 · Self
movieShake! Otis at Monterey
1987 · Camera Operator
movieJimi Plays Monterey
1987 · Camera Operator
movieWorking Girls
1987 · Joseph
movieLouise Brooks
1986 · Director
movieSherman's March
1985 · Self - Historical Narration (voice)
movieLulu in Berlin
1984 · Self - Interviewer, Director, Producer
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
movieEin Film für Bossak und Leacock
1984
movieCommunity of Praise
1983 · Director
tvMiddletown
1982 · Director
movieRebuilding an Old Japanese House
1981 · Director
movieLight Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan
1980 · Director
movieCenterbeam
1977 · Director
movieSolstice and Solyanka
1975
movieLittle Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973 · Director of Photography
movieReality's Invisible
1972 · Self
movie1 P.M.
1971 · Self, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
movieMaidstone
1971 · Cinematography
movieQueen of Apollo
1970 · Director, Camera Operator
movieOriginal Cast Album: Company
1970 · Director of Photography
movieChiefs
1968 · Director
movieMonterey Pop
1968 · Camera Operator
movieFrench Lunch
1968 · Director of Photography
movieTwo American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
1968 · Director
movieRainForest
1968 · Director
movieA Stravinsky Portrait
1967 · Director, Editor, Director of Photography
movieKu Klux Klan—The Invisible Empire
1965 · Director
Elizabeth and Mary
movieElizabeth and Mary
1965 · Producer
movieCampaign Manager
1964 · Director, Director of Photography
Lambert & Co.
movieLambert & Co.
1964 · Director
movieA Happy Mother's Day
1963 · Director
movieCrisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
1963 · Director
movieThe Chair
1963 · Editor, Cinematography, Director
movieMooney vs. Fowle
1962 · Director
movieJane
1962 · Director of Photography
movieNehru
1962 · Director
Kenya: Land of the White Ghost
movieKenya: Land of the White Ghost
1962 · Director
movieOn the Pole: Eddie Sachs
1961 · Director, Cinematography
movieAdventures on the New Frontier
1961 · Director
The Children Were Watching
movieThe Children Were Watching
1961 · Director
moviePrimary
1960 · Camera Operator, Editor, Director of Photography
tvABC Close-Up!
1960 · Producer, Director
movieABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!
1960 · Director of Photography
Frames of Reference
movieFrames of Reference
1960 · Producer, Director
movieIntegration Report 1
1960 · Camera Operator
movieChristopher and Me
1960 · Director, Director of Photography
movieA Magnet Laboratory
1959 · Director
movieBrussels Loops
1958 · Director
American Football
movieAmerican Football
1957 · Director of Photography
movieA Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
1956 · Director of Photography
Toby and the Tall Corn
movieToby and the Tall Corn
1954 · Camera Operator, Director, Editor, Writer
movieJazz Dance
1954 · Director of Photography
tvOmnibus
1952 · Director
movieLouisiana Story
1948 · Associate Producer, Director of Photography
movieTo Hear Your Banjo Play
1947 · Director of Photography
movieCanary Island Bananas
1935 · Director, Writer