Wolfgang Suschitzky Photography

Monday 16 July

A collection of photography in tribute to Wolf Suschitzky taken from his book; wolf suschitzky photos which documents the 70-year career of this legendary cinematographer. Suschitzky's outstanding contribution to the film industry was celebrated by the Academy in July 2012 when he was presented with the BAFTA Special Award , coinciding with his 100th Birthday.

Read Patrick Russell's article 'Get Suschitzky' in tribute to this remarkable man >

Animal Kingdom Set (1937)

On the set of one of the films for ‘Animal Kingdom’, one of the very first films that Wolf was involved in, as assistant cameraman. Here assistant director Denis Segaller meets with one of the actors.
Wolfgang Suschitzky (1937)

Suschitzky making adjustments on the set of ‘Get Carter’
Jawaharlal Nehru (1955)

Jawaharlal Nehru being filmed for ‘Wisdom’ (1955), a TV series of interviews of famous people.
Alfie Bass (1955)

Alfie Bass in 1955 film; The Bespoke Overcoat, directed by Jack Clayton.
The Name of the Cloud is Ignorance Set (1965)

Wolf filming a boy suffering leprosy for the film ‘The Name of the Cloud is Ignorance’ (1965), made in Madras for the charity LEPRA, to raise money for treatment and reaearch into leprosy.
Couffer, Suschitzky & McKenna (1969)

Wolf with Virginia McKenna talking to director Jack Couffer on the set of ‘Ring of Bright Water’ (1969)
Get Carter Set (1971)

Lining up a shot of Micheal Caine on the filmset of Get Carter (1971). On the bridge are Mike Hodges, Director and operator Dusty Miller.
Get Carter - Production chairs

Production chairs on the set of Get Carter.
Vincent Price (1973)

Vincent Price in 1973 film; Theatre Of Blood.
Wolfgang Suschitzky

Wolf looking at a still from 1973 film Theatre Of Blood, for which he was the DoP. (Photo: © Tony Wallis)