Object of the week: David Lean’s unmade Nostromo – the production designs

Following A Passage to India, David Lean took a public vote for which big novel to adapt next. Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo proved a popular suggestion, but sadly Lean died before cameras rolled. These designs give a clue to how it would have looked.

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Apr 21, 2026 - 18:19
Object of the week: David Lean’s unmade Nostromo – the production designs
Following A Passage to India, David Lean took a public vote for which big novel to adapt next. Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo proved a popular suggestion, but sadly Lean died before cameras rolled. These designs give a clue to how it would have looked.
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