Richard Leacock
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 18, 1921
- Died
- March 23, 2011
- Birthplace
- London, 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.
Filmography
Monica in the South Seas 2023
as Self, Camera Operator
- Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance 2016
as Self
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy 2014
as Self
- Ricky on Leacock
Ricky on Leacock 2012
as Self
My Paris Movie 2011
Actor
- BodySongs
BodySongs 2011
Camera Operator
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales 2011
as Self
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen 2010
as Self
Morris Engel: The Independent 2008
as Self
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy 2008
Cinematography, Editor
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances 2002
Cinematography
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty 2000
as Self
- The Last Documentary
The Last Documentary 2000
as Self
Flora Natapoff - An American Painter 1999
Director
Birth of a Nation 1997
as Self
- Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave 1992
as Self
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music 1992
Camera Operator
Les oeufs à la coque de Richard Leacock 1991
Director
Message to Man 1989
as Self
Jimi Plays Monterey 1987
Camera Operator
Shake! Otis at Monterey 1987
Camera Operator
Working Girls 1987
as Joseph
Sherman's March 1986
as Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Louise Brooks 1986
Director
Lulu in Berlin 1984
as Self - Interviewer, Director, Producer
- Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock
Ein Film für Bossak und Leacock 1984
Actor
Community of Praise 1983
Director
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House 1981
Director
Light Coming Through: A Portrait of Maud Morgan 1980
Director
Centerbeam 1977
Director
Solstice and Solyanka 1975
Actor
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' 1973
Director of Photography
Reality's Invisible 1972
as Self
- Tread
Tread 1972
Director
1 P.M. 1971
as Self, Director, Director of Photography, Producer
Maidstone 1971
Cinematography
Queen of Apollo 1970
Director, Camera Operator
Original Cast Album: Company 1970
Director of Photography
Monterey Pop 1968
Camera Operator
Chiefs 1968
Director
French Lunch 1968
Director of Photography
RainForest 1968
Director
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making 1968
Director
A Stravinsky Portrait 1967
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Ku Klux Klan—The Invisible Empire 1965
Director
- Elizabeth and Mary
Elizabeth and Mary 1965
Producer
Campaign Manager 1964
Director, Director of Photography
- Lambert & Co.
Lambert & Co. 1964
Director
A Happy Mother's Day 1963
Director
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment 1963
Director
The Chair 1963
Editor, Cinematography, Director
Mooney vs. Fowle 1962
Director
Jane 1962
Director of Photography
- Kenya: Land of the White Ghost
Kenya: Land of the White Ghost 1962
Director
Nehru 1962
Director
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs 1961
Director, Cinematography
Adventures on the New Frontier 1961
Director
- The Children Were Watching
The Children Were Watching 1961
Director
Primary 1960
Camera Operator, Editor, Director of Photography
ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No! 1960
Director of Photography
Christopher and Me 1960
Director, Director of Photography
Integration Report 1 1960
Camera Operator
- Frames of Reference
Frames of Reference 1960
Producer, Director
A Magnet Laboratory 1959
Director
Brussels Loops 1958
Director
- American Football
American Football 1957
Director of Photography
A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp 1956
Director of Photography
- Toby and the Tall Corn
Toby and the Tall Corn 1954
Camera Operator, Director, Editor, Writer
Jazz Dance 1954
Director of Photography
Louisiana Story 1948
Associate Producer, Director of Photography
To Hear Your Banjo Play 1947
Director of Photography
Canary Island Bananas 1935
Director, Writer
Credits from TMDB.