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Józef Lejtes

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Józef Lejtes

Born
Died
(aged 81)
Birthplace
Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]
Credits
23 titles

Biography

Józef Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.

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Known For

Crew credits 23

YearTitleJob
1968 The Counterfeit Killer Film Director
1967 Valley of Mystery Film Director
1955 Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV Director (1 ep)
1954 Passion Film Screenplay, Story
1952 The Faithful City Film Director, Screenplay
1949 No Alternative Film Director
1949 Song of the Negev Film Producer
1947 My Father's House Film Director
1947 The Great Promise Film Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
1938 Sygnały Film Director
1938 Granica Film Director, Screenplay
1938 Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice Film Director
1937 Girls of Nowolipki Film Director, Screenplay
1936 Love or a Kingdom Film Director
1936 Róża Film Director
1935 The Day of the Great Adventure Film Director
1934 Córka generała Pankratowa Film Director
1934 Young Forest Film Director, Writer
1933 Pod Twoją obronę Film Director
1932 Dzikie pola Film Director
1930 Burza nad Zakopanem Film Director
1929 Z dnia na dzień Film Director
1928 Huragan Film Director
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