Richard Leacock
Directing
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
Directing35
movieLouise Brooks
1986
Director
movieLulu in Berlin
1984
Director
movieCommunity of Praise
1983
Director
tvMiddletown
1982
Director
movieCenterbeam
1977
Director
movie1 P.M.
1971
Director
movieQueen of Apollo
1970
Director
movieChiefs
1968
Director
movieRainForest
1968
Director
movieA Stravinsky Portrait
1967
Director
movieCampaign Manager
1964
Director
movieA Happy Mother's Day
1963
Director
movieThe Chair
1963
Director
movieMooney vs. Fowle
1962
Director
movieNehru
1962
Director
tvABC Close-Up!
1960
Director
movieChristopher and Me
1960
Director
movieA Magnet Laboratory
1959
Director
movieBrussels Loops
1958
Director
tvOmnibus
1952
Director
movieCanary Island Bananas
1935
Director
Camera24
movieMonica in the South Seas
2023
Camera Operator
BodySongs
2011
Camera Operator
movieChuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
1992
Camera Operator
movieJimi Plays Monterey
1987
Camera Operator
movieShake! Otis at Monterey
1987
Camera Operator
movieLittle Richard: Keep on Rockin'
1973
Director of Photography
movie1 P.M.
1971
Director of Photography
movieQueen of Apollo
1970
Camera Operator
movieOriginal Cast Album: Company
1970
Director of Photography
movieMonterey Pop
1968
Camera Operator
movieFrench Lunch
1968
Director of Photography
movieA Stravinsky Portrait
1967
Director of Photography
movieCampaign Manager
1964
Director of Photography
movieJane
1962
Director of Photography
moviePrimary
1960
Camera Operator, Director of Photography
movieABC Close-Up: Yanki, No!
1960
Director of Photography
movieIntegration Report 1
1960
Camera Operator
movieChristopher and Me
1960
Director of Photography
American Football
1957
Director of Photography
movieA Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
1956
Director of Photography
Toby and the Tall Corn
1954
Camera Operator
movieJazz Dance
1954
Director of Photography
movieLouisiana Story
1948
Director of Photography
movieTo Hear Your Banjo Play
1947
Director of Photography
Acting17
movieWorking Girls
1987
Joseph
movieSherman's March
1985
Self - Historical Narration (voice)
movieLulu in Berlin
1984
Self - Interviewer
movie1 P.M.
1971
Self
Production6
movieLulu in Berlin
1984
Producer
movie1 P.M.
1971
Producer
tvABC Close-Up!
1960
Producer
movieLouisiana Story
1948
Associate Producer
Crew5
movieMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
Cinematography
movieMaidstone
1971
Cinematography
movieThe Chair
1963
Cinematography
movieOn the Pole: Eddie Sachs
1961
Cinematography