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Alex Thomson

Bio: Alexander Thomson BSC (12 January 1929 – 14 June 2007) was a British cinematographer. Born in London, England, he was first offered a job by Bert Easey (1901-1973), who was head of cameras at Denham and Pinewood Studios
Born: Sat, Jan 12 1929
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jun 14 2007
Alex Thomson is 78 years old
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Poster of Der letzte Flug
Der letzte Flug
Alex Thomson was
75 in Der letzte Flug
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 15 2004
Poster of Listening
Listening
Alex Thomson was
74 in Listening
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of A Shot at Glory
A Shot at Glory
Alex Thomson was
71 in A Shot at Glory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 03 2000
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Alex Thomson was
71 in Love's Labour's Lost
as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Alex Thomson was
67 in Hamlet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Executive Decision
Executive Decision
Alex Thomson was
67 in Executive Decision
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
Alex Thomson was
66 in The Scarlet Letter
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Alex Thomson was
65 in Black Beauty
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Alex Thomson was
64 in Demolition Man
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger
Alex Thomson was
64 in Cliffhanger
as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Alien³
Alien³
Alex Thomson was
63 in Alien³
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of Mr. Destiny
Mr. Destiny
Alex Thomson was
61 in Mr. Destiny
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of The Krays
The Krays
Alex Thomson was
61 in The Krays
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of The Rachel Papers
The Rachel Papers
Alex Thomson was
60 in The Rachel Papers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Leviathan
Leviathan
Alex Thomson was
60 in Leviathan
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 17 1989
Poster of High Spirits
High Spirits
Alex Thomson was
59 in High Spirits
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 18 1988
Poster of Track 29
Track 29
Alex Thomson was
59 in Track 29
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of The Sicilian
The Sicilian
Alex Thomson was
58 in The Sicilian
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Duet for One
Duet for One
Alex Thomson was
57 in Duet for One
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Alex Thomson was
57 in Labyrinth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 27 1986
Poster of Raw Deal
Raw Deal
Alex Thomson was
57 in Raw Deal
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Legend
Legend
Alex Thomson was
56 in Legend
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of Year of the Dragon
Year of the Dragon
Alex Thomson was
56 in Year of the Dragon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Alex Thomson was
55 in Electric Dreams
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 20 1984
Poster of The Keep
The Keep
Alex Thomson was
54 in The Keep
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Bullshot
Bullshot
Alex Thomson was
54 in Bullshot
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 27 1983
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Alex Thomson was
54 in Eureka
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of Skokie
Skokie
Alex Thomson was
52 in Skokie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 17 1981
Poster of Excalibur
Excalibur
Alex Thomson was
52 in Excalibur
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of The Gold Bug
The Gold Bug
Alex Thomson was
51 in The Gold Bug
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of The Class Of Miss MacMichael
The Class Of Miss MacMichael
Alex Thomson was
50 in The Class Of Miss MacMichael
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 27 1979
Poster of Superman
Superman
Alex Thomson was
49 in Superman
as 'Additional Photography'.
Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary
Alex Thomson was
49 in The Cat and the Canary
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Alex Thomson was
49 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key
Alex Thomson was
43 in Fear Is the Key
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 26 1972
Poster of Death Line
Death Line
Alex Thomson was
43 in Death Line
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Alex Thomson was
43 in Dr. Phibes Rises Again
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 01 1972
Poster of The Road Builder
The Road Builder
Alex Thomson was
42 in The Road Builder
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 25 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Alex Thomson was
41 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of I Start Counting
I Start Counting
Alex Thomson was
41 in I Start Counting
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 27 1970
Poster of The Best House in London
The Best House in London
Alex Thomson was
39 in The Best House in London
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Strange Affair
The Strange Affair
Alex Thomson was
39 in The Strange Affair
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Alex Thomson was
39 in Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 22 1968
Poster of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Alex Thomson was
37 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Alex Thomson was
37 in Fahrenheit 451
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of Judith
Judith
Alex Thomson was
37 in Judith
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago
Alex Thomson was
36 in Doctor Zhivago
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Every Day's a Holiday
Every Day's a Holiday
Alex Thomson was
36 in Every Day's a Holiday
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of The Masque of the Red Death
The Masque of the Red Death
Alex Thomson was
35 in The Masque of the Red Death
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Jun 24 1964
Poster of The System
The System
Alex Thomson was
35 in The System
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sun, Apr 12 1964
Poster of Nothing But the Best
Nothing But the Best
Alex Thomson was
35 in Nothing But the Best
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Mar 10 1964
Poster of The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Alex Thomson was
35 in The Caretaker
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jan 21 1964
Poster of Dr. Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Alex Thomson was
34 in Dr. Crippen
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of Girl on Approval
Girl on Approval
Alex Thomson was
31 in Girl on Approval
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961

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