Remembering Richard Attenborough
Movies
2.5 hrs
August 16, 2023 7:00 pm Wednesday

The month of August in India rings the bells of Independence. While we celebrate Independence Month, Lamakaan brings you movies made by Richard Attenborough, the maker of the 'Gandhi' film, a synonymous name with India's Independence.

About Richard Attenborough: Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough, 29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014) was an English actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He was the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and life president of the Premier League club Chelsea. During World War II, he joined the Royal Air Force and served in the film unit, going on several bombing raids over Europe and filming the action from the rear gunner's position. He was the older brother of broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and motor executive John Attenborough. He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death.

Film Title: CHAPLIN | 1992 | 145 minutes | English Language subtitled in English

About the film: Chaplin is a 1992 biographical comedy-drama film about the life of English comedian Charlie Chaplin. Richard Attenborough produced and directed it and stars Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Dan Aykroyd, Penelope Ann Miller, and Kevin Kline. It also features Charlie Chaplin's own daughter, Geraldine Chaplin, in the role of his mother, Hannah Chaplin.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

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