RIP Douglas Slocombe, cinematographer

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One of the great cinematographers, hos credits include several classic Ealing comedies in the 1940s and ’50s and the first three Indiana Jones pics in the 1980s.

Slocombe drew Oscar noms for “Travels With My Aunt” in 1973, “Julia” in 1978 and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1982. He is famous within the industry for never having used a light meter on the set of “Raiders.”

He shot Ealing comedies including “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” “The Lavender Hill Mob” and “The Man in the White Suit.”

During the 1960s he was d.p. on films including “The Servant,” “The Blue Max,” “The Fearless Vampire Killers,” “The Lion in Winter” and “The Italian Job.”

In addition to the pics for which he was Oscar nominated, he shot “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “The Great Gatsby,” “The Maids” and “Rollerball” in the 1970s.

“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) was his last film.

He had a good innings mind - he was 103 when he died.

Douglas Slocombe, Cinematographer for 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' Dies at 103

 

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What a career!

Steven Soderbergh put together an interesting tribute to his work on Raiders: cutting out sound and colour to show the excellence of Slocombe and Spielberg's staging.

 

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In addition to already mentioned was the Titfield Thunderbolt which was on the box over Christmas. He has left us with some classic films, through which he will be remembered.

 

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Whatever you may think about its comedy value, Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers is an incredibly beautiful looking film.

 

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There is a bit about Dougie here if anyone is interested. I haven't listened yet as I have downloaded it for work for later Alex Timpson, Lord Avebury, Douglas Slocombe, Umberto Eco, Pascal Bentoiu, Last Word - BBC Radio 4