Richard Attenborough
Film director · 3 films (1978–1992)
Richard Attenborough is a director whose work here spans Magic (1978) to Chaplin (1992), across drama and horror. All 129 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, Kt, CBE was an English actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and politician. He was the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Born 29 August 1923 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK · died 24 August 2014
Directing style
Attenborough anchors his visual storytelling in a grounded, eye-level perspective, favoring interiors at night where characters are framed primarily in medium shots and closeups. He builds a tense, lonely atmosphere through a shallow depth of field, utilizing practical lamps and window light to carve subjects out of dark, earthy palettes dominated by deep browns, muted olives, and charcoal tones. When moving to wider scales, he maintains this naturalistic approach, relying on daylight and cool, desaturated tones to capture historical and dramatic spaces.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Picture · 1983
- Academy Award for Best Director · 1983
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director · 1983
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1968
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1967
- BAFTA Award for Best Film · 1983
- BAFTA Fellowship · 1983
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1983
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1965
- Berlinale Camera · 1988
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1988
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1967
Films directed by Richard Attenborough
About Richard Attenborough
When was Richard Attenborough born?
Richard Attenborough was born on 29 August 1923 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK and died on 24 August 2014.
What films has Richard Attenborough directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Magic (1978), Gandhi (1982) and Chaplin (1992).
What awards has Richard Attenborough won?
Academy Award for Best Picture (1983), Academy Award for Best Director (1983), Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1983) and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1968).
Search every frame of Richard Attenborough’s films
All 129 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Richard Attenborough — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.