David Lean: A Biography

Kevin Brownlow
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In discussions with the author, film director David Lean talks about his cinema career, which spanned more than half a century and encompassed films such as "Brief Encounter", "Bridge on the River Kwai" and "Lawrence of Arabia". There are also contributions from family and friends.
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