David Eady

David Eady

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

London, England, UK
April 22, 1924

Biography

David Eady (April 22, 1924 - April 5, 2009) was a British film director and producer. Born in London, he was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy). His films include documentaries, dramas (often second features) and children's films. He received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978), and an Oscar nomination was given to the short he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, Bridge of Time (1950).

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Representative Works

Betcher!
Betcher!
6.0
/ English
Policeman
Policeman
No Rating Yet
/ English
Play Safe
Play Safe
6.2
/ English
Night Ferry
Night Ferry
5.1
/ English
Three Cases of Murder
Three Cases of Murder
6.1
/ English
The Boy and the Bridge
The Boy and the Bridge
6.0
/ English
Beautiful Stranger
Beautiful Stranger
5.2
/ English
Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
5.5
/ English
The Verdict
The Verdict
7.0
/ English
Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One
Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One
No Rating Yet
/ English
Where's Johnny?
Where's Johnny?
10.0
/ English
Cry, the Beloved Country
Cry, the Beloved Country
6.3
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Betcher!
1971Nominee

Best Director

Betcher!

Play Safe
1978Nominee

Best Director

Play Safe

Night Ferry
1976Nominee

Best Director

Night Ferry

Career Highlights

Three Cases of Murder
1955Highlight

Best Director

Three Cases of Murder

The Boy and the Bridge
1959Highlight

Best Picture

The Boy and the Bridge

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