Walter Lassally

Cinematographer, Academy Award winner

Walter Lassally - Cinematographer, Academy Award winner
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

October 23rd, 2017
7 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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A prominent cinematographer, contributed significantly to the world of film with a career spanning several decades. Worked on notable titles including 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner,' 'The Hill,' and 'The Go-Between.' Achieved recognition for expertise in capturing visual narratives and received an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'The Go-Between.'

Won an Academy Award for 'The Go-Between'

Worked on 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner'

Contributed to 'The Hill'

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