Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010, English. Directed by Craig McCall.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- Craig McCallDirector
- Jack CardiffSelf
- Martin ScorseseSelf – Interviewee
- Kirk DouglasSelf – Interviewee
- Lauren BacallSelf – Interviewee
- Charlton HestonSelf – Interviewee
- Kim HunterSelf – Interviewee
- John MillsSelf – Interviewee
- Alan ParkerSelf – Interviewee
- Thelma SchoonmakerSelf – Interviewee
- Freddie FrancisSelf – Interviewee
- Raffaella De LaurentiisSelf – Interviewee
- Richard FleischerSelf – Interviewee
Details
- Released
- 5 May 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff: quick answers
Is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff on?
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
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Who directed Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff?
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) was directed by Craig McCall and stars Jack Cardiff, Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas.