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David Lean

United Kingdom · 1908–1991

#89 of the greatest film directors of all time, ranked by everyone.

#11 of the 16 directors from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

86. Elia Kazan Turkey · 1909–2003
87. Martin McDonagh United Kingdom · 1970–
88. William Wyler France · 1902–1981
89. David Lean United Kingdom · 1908–1991
90. John Huston United States · 1906–1987
91. John Carpenter United States · 1948–
92. François Truffaut France · 1932–1984

Face-offs

• William Wyler vs David Lean 50% – 50%
• David Lean vs John Huston 50% – 50%
• David Lean vs Martin McDonagh 50% – 50%
• David Lean vs John Carpenter 50% – 50%
• David Lean vs Elia Kazan 50% – 50%