description Tony Lawson Overview
Tony Lawson is a British film editor known for his work on several prominent 20th-century films. His credits include editing Stanley Kubrick's period drama "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, which required navigating the film's extended runtime and natural lighting techniques. He frequently collaborated with director Nicolas Roeg, serving as the editor for movies such as "The Man Who Fell to Earth." Lawson's editing style is characterized by its handling of complex, non-linear narratives.
help Tony Lawson FAQ
What is Tony Lawson's best-known Stanley Kubrick credit?
Lawson edited Barry Lyndon, Kubrick's 1975 period film based on William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon. Ryan O'Neal played the title character, Redmond Barry.
How did Tony Lawson get his major film-editing break?
Lawson had been working as an assistant to editor Norman Savage when Savage left Straw Dogs. Director Sam Peckinpah then promoted Lawson to editor of the 1971 film.
Was Tony Lawson the editor of Don't Look Now?
No. Lawson was an assistant editor on Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now (1973), while Graeme Clifford received the main editing credit.
Which other notable films did Tony Lawson edit?
His credits include The Bounty (1984), Michael Collins (1996), and The End of the Affair (1999). He also edited the fantasy film Dragonslayer, released in 1981.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
