The Painted Boy
Synopsis
"Malowany chlopiec" - The first major mystification of the Holocaust was the novel "The Painted Bird" by Polish Emigrant Jerzy Kosinski, who in his book describes himself as an abandoned child who became mute, ended up in an orphanage and only later discovers his Jewish origin. "The Painted Bird" has since its publication in 1965 been the subject of discussion on its authenticity.
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Jerzy Kosiński
Self/Writer
Urszula Dudziak
Self/Jazz Vocalist
William Styron
Self/Writer
Kurt Vonnegut
Self/Writer
Edward Warshol
Self/Photographer
Jeannette Seaver
Self/Publisher
Elizabeth Pochoda
Self/Editor-in-Chief
Andrzej Migdalek
Self/Contractor
Feliks Gross
Self/Sociologist
Thomas B. Fleming
Self/Filmmaker
Abe Rosenthal
Self/Journalist
Richard Seaver
Self/Publisher/Translator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piotr Mazur
- Screenplay & Story
- Piotr Mazur, Jerzy Kosiński
- Original Score
- Urszula Dudziak
- Original Title
- The Painted Boy
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Mazur Film, Battalion Entertainment, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piotr Mazur
Piotr Mazur, Jerzy Kosiński
Urszula Dudziak
Urszula Roguska
Department Leadership Roster
Piotr Mazur
Director
Urszula Roguska
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Painted Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Painted Boy about?
"Malowany chlopiec" - The first major mystification of the Holocaust was the novel "The Painted Bird" by Polish Emigrant Jerzy Kosinski, who in his book describes himself as an abandoned child who became mute, ended up in an orphanage and only later discovers his Jewish origin. "The Painted Bird" has since its publication in 1965 been the subject of discussion on its authenticity.
Who directed The Painted Boy?
The Painted Boy was directed by Piotr Mazur.
Who stars in The Painted Boy?
The principal cast of The Painted Boy includes Jerzy Kosiński, Urszula Dudziak, William Styron, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Warshol.
When was The Painted Boy released and how long is it?
The Painted Boy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Painted Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Painted Boy was composed by Urszula Dudziak.
Is The Painted Boy based on a book or true story?
The Painted Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerzy Kosiński".