Jan Batory

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Jan Batory
Born23 August 1921
Died1 August 1981(1981-08-01) (aged 59)
Warsaw, Poland
OccupationFilm director

Jan Batory (23 August 1921 - 1 August 1981) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. [1]

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Selected filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1966 A Cure for Love
1962 The Two Who Stole the Moon

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References

  1. "Batory, Jan". guide_to_cinema.enacademic.com.