David Puttnam

David Puttnam

David Terence Puttnam, Baron Puttnam, CBE, HonFRSA, HonFRPS, MRIA (born 25 February 1941) is a British-Irish film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords. His productions include Chariots of Fire, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, The Mission, The Killing Fields, Local Hero, Midnight Express and Memphis Belle. In 1982, he received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, and in 2006 he was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Puttnam sat on the Labour benches in the House of Lords, although he was not principally a politician. In 2019 he was appointed chair to the select committee on democracy and digital technologies. The committee published its findings in its Digital Technology & the Resurrection of Trust report in June 2020. Puttnam was born in Southgate, London, England, the son of Marie Beatrix, a housewife of Jewish origin, and Leonard Arthur Puttnam, a photographer. Educated at Minchenden Grammar School in London, Puttnam had an early career in advertising, including five formative years at Collett Dickenson Pearce, and as agent acting for the photographers David Bailey and Brian Duffy. Puttnam turned to film production in the late 1960s, working with Sanford Lieberson's production company Goodtimes Enterprises. The first feature he produced was Melody (1971), based on a script by Alan Parker and which was a minor hit. Puttnam and Lieberson produced the documentaries Peacemaking 1919 (1971), Glastonbury Fayre (1972), and Bringing It All Back Home (1972). Their second film, The Pied Piper (1972), directed by Jacques Demy was not a success, but That'll Be the Day (1973) with David Essex proved a hit. Puttnam and Lieberson went on to produce The Final Programme (1973), a science fiction film, and made some more documentaries, these being Double Headed Eagle: Hitler's Rise to Power 1918–1933 (1973) and Swastika (1974). Puttnam and Lieberson executive-produced the Ken Russell biopic Mahler (1974), and did a sequel to That'll Be The Day, entitled Stardust (1974) and directed by Michael Apted. There were more documentaries: Radio Wonderful (1974), Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975), James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) and The Memory of Justice (1976). A second film with Russell, Lisztomania (1975), was a box office disaster and led to the end of the Puttnam-Lieberson partnership. Puttnam had a box office success with Bugsy Malone (1976), a musical he executive-produced, written and directed by Alan Parker, and produced by Alan Marshall. It was the last film Puttnam would make under the 'Goodtimes' banner. He went on to set up a new company, Enigma Films. Puttnam produced The Duellists (1977), the directorial debut of Ridley Scott; and with Marshall once more, he produced Midnight Express (1978), directed by Parker from a script by Oliver Stone, and which was a notable box office success. Puttnam made his first film in America, Foxes (1980), itself the directorial debut of Adrian Lyne. It was a box office flop. ... Source: Article "David Puttnam" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: David Puttnam
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  • Known For: Production
  • Birthday: 1941-02-25
  • Place of Birth: London, England, UK
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David Puttnam Movies

  • 2022
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    Ennio

    Ennio

    8.35 2022 HD

    A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a...

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  • 1992
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    Pontecorvo: The Dictatorship of Truth

    Pontecorvo: The Dictatorship of Truth

    5.7 1992 HD

    Presented by the late literary critic Edward Said, this thirty-seven minute 1992 documentary reflects on director Gillo Pontecorvo's youth and...

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  • 1999
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    The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson

    The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson

    1 1999 HD

    A journey through the career of the British writer/director best known for his film "Withnail & I" (1987). Robinson reveals how he writes, reads from...

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  • 1990
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    Pictures of Europe

    Pictures of Europe

    1 1990 HD

    What makes European cinema so special? Find out in Paul Joyce’s feature-length documentary, Pictures of Europe, which examines the differences...

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  • 1986
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    A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema

    A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema

    1 1986 HD

    Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester and others and location report from King’s...

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  • 2015
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    The Genius of George Boole

    The Genius of George Boole

    7.5 2015 HD

    Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore...

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  • 2014
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    Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

    Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

    4.8 2014 HD

    The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of cinema: Lord Richard Attenborough.

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  • 2015
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    Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury

    Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury

    1 2015 HD

    Billy Fury became an overnight sensation in the 1950`s and The Sound of Fury album, a landmark in British Rock & Roll history. This the story of...

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  • 2002
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    Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up

    Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up

    10 2002 HD

    Tells the story of the photographers who cemented the image of swinging London and who, through their pictures, irreversibly altered the face of...

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  • 2018
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    Who Killed British Cinema?

    Who Killed British Cinema?

    5 2018 HD

    A feature length documentary about the real state of the British film industry in relation to UK structures past, present and currently for the...

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  • 1983
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    The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'

    The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'

    1 1983 HD

    A documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth's 1983 film "Local Hero."

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  • 1986
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    "I Thought Maybe I'd Get to Meet Alan Whicker": A Conversation with Bill Forsyth

    "I Thought Maybe I'd Get to Meet Alan Whicker": A Conversation with Bill Forsyth

    6 1986 HD

    An interview for Scottish television of film director Bill Forsyth

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  • 1995
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    Ennio Morricone

    Ennio Morricone

    6.667 1995 HD

    From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's...

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  • 2002
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    Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds

    Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds

    1 2002 HD

    Directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds talk about the film The Duellists. Reynolds interviews Scott while watching the movie, and they examine...

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  • 2001
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    Enya: A Life in Music

    Enya: A Life in Music

    1 2001 HD

    The perfect oxymoron: Enya is as famous as she is withdrawn. There is no other musician in the world who has reached the heights that the Irish...

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  • 2017
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    My Generation

    My Generation

    7.028 2017 HD

    The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.

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  • 2024
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    David Puttnam: The Long Way Home

    David Puttnam: The Long Way Home

    1 2024 HD

    An intimate portrait of Oscar winning producer David Puttnam as he reflects on events which shaped his journey to becoming an Irish citizen and...

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  • 2025
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    Twiggy

    Twiggy

    1 2025 HD

    Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the...

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  • 1984
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    The Killing Fields

    The Killing Fields

    7.5 1984 HD

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  • 1983
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    Local Hero

    Local Hero

    6.7 1983 HD

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  • 1978
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    Midnight Express

    Midnight Express

    7.5 1978 HD

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  • 1986
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    The Mission

    The Mission

    7.4 1986 HD

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  • 1976
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    Bugsy Malone

    Bugsy Malone

    6.6 1976 HD

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  • 1980
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    Foxes

    Foxes

    5.915 1980 HD

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  • 1973
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    That'll Be The Day

    That'll Be The Day

    6.2 1973 HD

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  • 1981
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    Chariots of Fire

    Chariots of Fire

    6.8 1981 HD

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  • 1974
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    Stardust

    Stardust

    5.7 1974 HD

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  • 1990
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    Memphis Belle

    Memphis Belle

    6.7 1990 HD

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  • 1984
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    Cal

    Cal

    5.9 1984 HD

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  • 1986
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    Defence of the Realm

    Defence of the Realm

    6.5 1986 HD

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  • 1982
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    P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

    P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

    7 1982 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Duellists

    The Duellists

    7.272 1977 HD

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  • 1983
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    Forever Young

    Forever Young

    1 1983 HD

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  • 1975
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    James Dean: The First American Teenager

    James Dean: The First American Teenager

    6 1975 HD

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  • 1991
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    The Josephine Baker Story

    The Josephine Baker Story

    6.3 1991 HD

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  • 1974
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    Swastika

    Swastika

    6.7 1974 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Pied Piper

    The Pied Piper

    5.9 1972 HD

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  • 1991
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    Without Warning: The James Brady Story

    Without Warning: The James Brady Story

    6 1991 HD

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  • 1992
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    A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia

    A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia

    6.4 1992 HD

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  • 1983
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    Secrets

    Secrets

    4 1983 HD

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  • 1974
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    Mahler

    Mahler

    6.689 1974 HD

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  • 1994
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    Being Human

    Being Human

    5 1994 HD

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  • 1971
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    Melody

    Melody

    7.2 1971 HD

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  • 1986
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    The Frog Prince

    The Frog Prince

    7.5 1986 HD

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  • 1973
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    The Final Programme

    The Final Programme

    5.1 1973 HD

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  • 1995
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    The Confessional

    The Confessional

    6.4 1995 HD

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  • 1975
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    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    5.7 1975 HD

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  • 1984
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    Winter Flight

    Winter Flight

    10 1984 HD

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  • 1987
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    Swimming to Cambodia

    Swimming to Cambodia

    6.6 1987 HD

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  • 1972
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    Glastonbury Fayre

    Glastonbury Fayre

    7 1972 HD

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  • 1999
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    My Life So Far

    My Life So Far

    5.758 1999 HD

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  • 1975
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    Lisztomania

    Lisztomania

    5.9 1975 HD

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  • 1983
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    Those Glory Glory Days

    Those Glory Glory Days

    4.6 1983 HD

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  • 1991
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    Meeting Venus

    Meeting Venus

    5.8 1991 HD

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  • 1984
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    Arthur's Hallowed Ground

    Arthur's Hallowed Ground

    7 1984 HD

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  • 1994
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    The Burning Season

    The Burning Season

    6.19 1994 HD

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  • 1992
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    Garbo

    Garbo

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1983
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    Red Monarch

    Red Monarch

    4.7 1983 HD

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  • 2022
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    Reel Britannia

    Reel Britannia

    8.5 2022 HD

    Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up...

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  • 1987
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    Going Live!

    Going Live!

    6 1987 HD

    Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah...

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  • 1974
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    Spécial cinéma

    Spécial cinéma

    1 1974 HD

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  • 2002
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    Timeshift

    Timeshift

    7 2002 HD

    Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and...

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  • 1989
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    Elstree: Britain's Hollywood

    Elstree: Britain's Hollywood

    1 1989 HD

    Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.

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