About
Director of If... who was instrumental in the British New Wave film movement and won a Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival in 1968.
Before fame
He worked as a cryptographer in World War II.
Trivia
He also directed documentaries and theatre productions like Thursday's Children and the stage play Andorra.
Family life
He was the son of a Major-General in the British Army.
Associated with
He published a book based on his friendship and interviews with acclaimed western director John Ford.
