Allen Daviau
Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Empire of the Sun (1987). He received five Academy Award nominations and two British Academy Film Award nominations, with one win. In addition to his work in film, Daviau served as Cinematographer-in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
| Known For | Camera |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.005 |
| Birthday | 1942-06-14 |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
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1996
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
7.4/15
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
1987
Citizen Steve
5.875/8
On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth...
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Citizen Steve
2006
The Informer: Out of the Fog
0/0
This is a special feature included on the DVD for "The Informer"--a film John Ford made for RKO and which was released in 1935. Victor McLaglen receiv...
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The Informer: Out of the Fog
2009
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
6.3/10
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot...
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
1992
Visions of Light
7/47
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips fr...
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Visions of Light
2005
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
7/1
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2012
The 'E.T.' Journals
10/1
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the o...
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The 'E.T.' Journals
2011
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
5/1
This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.
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Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
6.2/6
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
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Frank Capra's American Dream
1995
Alien Autopsy: (fact or fiction?)
5.8/14
This provacative FOX Network "prime time" television special investigates the purported "Alien Autopsy" footage that was allegedly filmed by the Unite...
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Alien Autopsy: (fact or fiction?)
2006
Cinematographer Style
6.8/11
110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
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Cinematographer Style
2008
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
6.5/4
We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A....
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Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
2006
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
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Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"
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The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
2003
The Making of 'The Color Purple'
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This made-for-video documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Color Purple, Steven Spielberg's oscar-nominated ada...
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