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Donald M. McAlpine
Cinematographer
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Biography
Australian cinematographer Donald McAlpine learned the rudiments of his business with the Commonwealth Film Unit in the 1960s. The 1972 comedy feature
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
launched McAlpine's longtime collaboration with director
Bruce Beresford
, which extended into the 1980s and such major releases as
Breaker Morant
(1980) and
King David
(1985). Before transferring his base of operations to the U.S., McAlpine worked with other notable Australian filmmakers like George T. Miller (
Man from Snowy River
) and
Gillian Armstrong
(
My Brilliant Career
). In Hollywood, he frequently worked with director
Paul Mazursky
; films emerging from this professional association include
Moscow on the Hudson
(1984),
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
(1985) and
Moon Over Parador
(1986). Donald McAlpine's 1990s credits include the box-office hits Mrs. Doubtfire (1993),
A Clear and Present Danger
(1994) and
9 Months
(1995); and the updated "barrio" version of
Romeo and Juliet
(1996). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Most loved movie
Tempest
Most disliked movie
Puberty Blues
Awards
Best Cinematography (nom)
Moulin Rouge
2001
British Academy Awards
Best Cinematography (nom)
Moulin Rouge
2001
American Society of Cinematographers
Best Cinematography (nom)
Moulin Rouge
2001
Academy
Worked With
Production Teams:
Bruce Beresford
Chris Columbus
Paul Mazursky
Baz Luhrmann
Matt Carroll
Phil Adams
Tom Jeffrey
Alan J. Pakula
Mark A. Radcliffe
David Williamson
Actors:
Barry Humphries
Frank Wilson
Alan Cassell
Jack Thompson
Julia Blake
Graham Kennedy
Candy Raymond
Charles "Bud" Tingwell
Brian Anderson
Jim Broadbent
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