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David Lean

David Lean is a director and writer known for work in film. Explore films directed and written by David Lean on ScreenUK.

Films directed by David Lean

A 1940s black-and-white picture of a woman leaning out of a train window, while a man stands outside. Both very close to eachother, looking at eachother romantically
Film

Brief Encounter

This powerful British 1945 classic about a love that cannot be is affecting, moving and features powerful central performances.

Film

Lawrence of Arabia

British actor Peter O’Toole makes his phenomenal debut performance in this electrifying 1962 historical drama.

Films written by David Lean

A 1940s black-and-white picture of a woman leaning out of a train window, while a man stands outside. Both very close to eachother, looking at eachother romantically
Film

Brief Encounter

This powerful British 1945 classic about a love that cannot be is affecting, moving and features powerful central performances.