Józef Lejtes
Directing
- Born
- November 22, 1901 · Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]
- Died
- May 27, 1983 (age 81)
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.
Known for
Behind the camera22
- 1968The Counterfeit Killer Director
- 1967Valley of Mystery Director
- 1954Passion Screenplay, Story
- 1952The Faithful City Director, Screenplay
- 1949No Alternative Director
- 1949Song of the Negev Producer
- 1947My Father's House Director
- 1947The Great Promise Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
- 1938Sygnały Director
- 1938Granica











