Józef Lejtes

Birthday: 1901-11-22
Deathday: 1983-05-27
Birthplace: Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]
Gender: Male

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.

Credits

Year Title
1968-05-01 The Counterfeit Killer
1967-09-29 Valley of Mystery
1952-01-15 The Faithful City
1949-01-11 No Alternative
1947-01-11 My Father's House
1947-01-02 The Great Promise
1938-12-25 Sygnały
1938-01-01 Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
1935-08-24 The Day of the Great Adventure
1934-04-19 Young Forest
1932-03-18 Dzikie pola