The Painted Boy
Originally released in 1995. The Painted Boy is a documentary film. directed by Piotr Mazur. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerzy Kosiński, Urszula Dudziak, and William Styron
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Jerzy Kosiński
as Self/Writer
Urszula Dudziak
as Self/Jazz Vocalist
William Styron
as Self/Writer
Kurt Vonnegut
as Self/Writer
Edward Warshol
as Self/Photographer
Jeannette Seaver
as Self/Publisher
Elizabeth Pochoda
as Self/Editor-in-Chief
Andrzej Migdalek
as Self/Contractor
Feliks Gross
as Self/Sociologist
Thomas B. Fleming
as Self/Filmmaker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Mazur Film
- Battalion Entertainment
- Telewizja Polska
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Painted Boy?
The Painted Boy was directed by Piotr Mazur.
How long is The Painted Boy?
The Painted Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Painted Boy released?
The Painted Boy was released on June 14, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Painted Boy?
The main cast of The Painted Boy includes Jerzy Kosiński, Urszula Dudziak, William Styron, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Warshol.