Director

Józef Lejtes

Directing

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Directed movies: 9Directed series: 1All crew credits: 11

TMDB ID: 254554

IMDb ID: nm0500837

Known for: Directing

Born: November 22, 1901

Died: May 27, 1983

Age: 81

Place of birth: Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1933 - 1968

Years active: 36

Average TMDB rating: 7.8

Wikidata: Q1095431

Also known as

Joseph Lejtes

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Director (10)Story (1)

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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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