Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Empire of the Sun (1987). He received five Academy Award nominations and two British Academy Film Award nominations, with one win. In addition to his work in film, Daviau served as Cinematographer-in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.

  • Title: Allen Daviau
  • Popularity: 3.238
  • Known For: Camera
  • Birthday: 1942-06-14
  • Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Allen Daviau Movies

  • 1996
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    The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
    The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

    7.433 1996 HD

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

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  • 1987
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    Citizen Steve
    Citizen Steve

    5.7 1987 HD

    On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the...

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  • 2006
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    The Informer: Out of the Fog
    The Informer: Out of the Fog

    1 2006 HD

    This is a special feature included on the DVD for "The Informer"--a film John Ford made for RKO and which was released in 1935. Victor McLaglen...

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  • 2009
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    No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
    No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

    6.3 2009 HD

    The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot...

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  • 1992
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    Visions of Light
    Visions of Light

    6.9 1992 HD

    Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips...

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  • 2005
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    The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
    The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

    7 2005 HD

    "The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

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  • 2012
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    The 'E.T.' Journals
    The 'E.T.' Journals

    10 2012 HD

    The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the...

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  • 2011
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    Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
    Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

    5 2011 HD

    This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

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  • 1997
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    Frank Capra's American Dream
    Frank Capra's American Dream

    6.2 1997 HD

    A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

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  • 1995
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    Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?
    Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?

    5.8 1995 HD

    This provacative FOX Network "prime time" television special investigates the purported "Alien Autopsy" footage that was allegedly filmed by the...

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  • 2006
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    Cinematographer Style
    Cinematographer Style

    6.8 2006 HD

    110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.

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  • 2008
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    Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
    Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'

    6.5 2008 HD

    We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A....

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  • 2006
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    The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
    The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel

    1 2006 HD

    Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"

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  • 1982
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    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    7.5 1982 HD

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  • 1990
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    Avalon
    Avalon

    6.6 1990 HD

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  • 1995
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    Congo
    Congo

    5.531 1995 HD

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  • 1991
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    Bugsy
    Bugsy

    6.372 1991 HD

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  • 1985
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    The Color Purple
    The Color Purple

    7.751 1985 HD

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  • 1987
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    Empire of the Sun
    Empire of the Sun

    7.5 1987 HD

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  • 1993
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    Fearless
    Fearless

    6.9 1993 HD

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  • 1999
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    The Astronaut's Wife
    The Astronaut's Wife

    5.609 1999 HD

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  • 1991
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    Defending Your Life
    Defending Your Life

    6.9 1991 HD

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons
    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.097 1987 HD

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  • 1983
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    Twilight Zone: The Movie
    Twilight Zone: The Movie

    6.461 1983 HD

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  • 1985
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    The Falcon and the Snowman
    The Falcon and the Snowman

    6.468 1985 HD

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  • 1968
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    Amblin'
    Amblin'

    6.2 1968 HD

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  • 1980
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    The Boy Who Drank Too Much
    The Boy Who Drank Too Much

    2 1980 HD

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  • 1980
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    Rage!
    Rage!

    7 1980 HD

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  • 2004
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    Van Helsing
    Van Helsing

    6.4 2004 HD

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  • 1975
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    Names of Sin
    Names of Sin

    1 1975 HD

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  • 2000
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    The Tigger Movie
    The Tigger Movie

    6.5 2000 HD

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  • 1993
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    Protozoa
    Protozoa

    5 1993 HD

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  • 1984
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    Top Secret!
    Top Secret!

    7.099 1984 HD

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  • 1975
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    Everything You Know Is Wrong
    Everything You Know Is Wrong

    7 1975 HD

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  • 1983
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    Legs
    Legs

    1 1983 HD

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  • 1971
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    Mooch Goes to Hollywood
    Mooch Goes to Hollywood

    5.1 1971 HD

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  • 1979
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    The Streets of L.A.
    The Streets of L.A.

    5 1979 HD

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  • 1973
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    Brothers O'Toole
    Brothers O'Toole

    6.7 1973 HD

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  • 1970
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    7.454 1970 HD

    A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...

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