AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to David Lean - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

American Film Institute annual Life Time Achievement Award awarded to Sir David Lean becoming the first non- American to claim the award. Known for Oliver Twist, Brief Encounter, Great Expectations, A Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor ...See moreAmerican Film Institute annual Life Time Achievement Award awarded to Sir David Lean becoming the first non- American to claim the award. Known for Oliver Twist, Brief Encounter, Great Expectations, A Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, A Passage to India, Ryan's Daughter and arguably the greatest motion picture ever Lawrence of Arabia he is a defining filmmaker from the 20th century who's inspiration to others is clear in the speakers including Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Other guest speakers included Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and many other actors to have worked under the director.See less