Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Synopsis
In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette in his hand was a half-century earlier when his Technicolor camerawork was awarded for Powell and Pressburger's Black Narcissus. Beyond John Huston's The African Queen and King Vidor's War and Peace, the films of the British-Hungarian creative duo (The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life and Death too) guaranteed immortality for the renowned cameraman whose career spanned seventy years.
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Jack Cardiff
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self – Interviewee
Kirk Douglas
Self – Interviewee
Lauren Bacall
Self – Interviewee
Charlton Heston
Self – Interviewee
Kim Hunter
Self – Interviewee
John Mills
Self – Interviewee
Alan Parker
Self – Interviewee
Thelma Schoonmaker
Self – Interviewee
Freddie Francis
Self – Interviewee
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Self – Interviewee
Richard Fleischer
Self – Interviewee
Peter Yates
Self – Interviewee
Kathleen Byron
Self – Interviewee
Christopher Challis
Self – Interviewee
Kevin McClory
Self – Interviewee
Ian Christie
Self – Interviewee
Moira Shearer
Self – Interviewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig McCall
- Original Score
- Mark Sayer-Wade
- Original Title
- Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Modus Operandi Films, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig McCall
Mark Sayer-Wade
Dan Roberts
Craig McCall
Department Leadership Roster
Craig McCall
Director
Dan Roberts
Editor
Craig McCall
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff about?
In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette in his hand was a half-century earlier when his Technicolor camerawork was awarded for Powell and Pressburger's Black Narcissus. Beyond John Huston's The African Queen and King Vidor's War and Peace, the films of the British-Hungarian creative duo (The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life and Death too) guaranteed immortality for the renowned cameraman whose career spanned seventy years.
Who directed Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff was directed by Craig McCall.
Who stars in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
The principal cast of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff includes Jack Cardiff, Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Charlton Heston.
When was Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff released and how long is it?
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff was composed by Mark Sayer-Wade.