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- Actress
- Writer
Best known as Hammer Films' most seductive female vampire of the early 1970s, the Polish-born Pitt possessed dark, alluring features and a sexy figure that made her just right for Gothic horror! Ingrid Pitt (born Ingoushka Petrov) survived World War II and became a well-known actress on the East Berlin stage, however, she did not appear on screen until well into her twenties. She appeared in several minor roles in Spanish films in the mid 1960s, mostly uncredited, before landing the supporting role of undercover agent "Heidi", assisting Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton defeat the Third Reich in Where Eagles Dare (1968).
Her exotic looks and eastern European accent came to the notice of Hammer executives who cast Pitt as vampiress "Mircalla" in the sensual horror thriller The Vampire Lovers (1970). The film was a box office success with its blend of horror and sexual overtones, and Pitt was a beautiful, yet ferocious bloodsucker. Next up, Pitt was cast by Amicus Productions as another gorgeous vampire in the episode entitled "The Cloak" in the superb The House That Dripped Blood (1971). This time, Ingrid played an actress appearing in horror films alongside screen vampire Jon Pertwee, but then later reveals herself to be a real vampire keen on recruiting fresh blood.
Ingrid donned the fangs for her third vampire film in a row, Countess Dracula (1971) which was loosely based around the legend of the 16th century bloodthirsty Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Whilst not as successful, as the two prior outings, Ingrid Pitt had firmly established herself as one of the key ladies of British horror of the 1970s. She then appeared in the underrated at the time - now widely regarded as a classic - The Wicker Man (1973) as an uncooperative civil servant annoying Edward Woodward in his search for a missing child. Further work followed in The Final Option (1982), as "Elvira" in the adaptation of the John le Carré Cold War thriller Smiley's People (1982), Wild Geese II (1985) and The Asylum (2000).
Ingrid Pitt made regular appearances at horror conventions and fan gatherings, had penned several books on her horror career, and she relished talking to fans about her on screen vampiric exploits. Ingrid's fan club is known as the "Pitt of Horror"! A much loved and genuine cult figure of modern horror cinema, she died on November 23, 2010, just two days after her 73rd birthday.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kalina Jedrusik was born in Czestochowa, Poland in 1931. Her parents brought her up together with two other children. In 1953 she debuted on stage and year later married famous Polish writer Stanislaw Dygat (Jezioro Bodenskie, Disneyland). Her long list of theatre work includes plays by Jaroslaw Iwaszkiewicz and Bertolt Brecht among others.
Jedrusik first appeared on screen in 1957 with the movie Eva Wants to Sleep (1958). She is mostly known for playing Joanna in comedy Lekarstwo na milosc (1966) and Lucy Zuckerowa in The Promised Land (1975). Her filmography also includes adaptations of her husband's work - Jezioro Bodenskie, Jowita and many others. Apart from her movie career she was also a talented singer. The Double Life of Véronique (1991) was her last screen appearance. She died on August 7, 1991 in Warsaw. She was 60.- Director
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Dariusz Gajewski was born on 3 December 1964 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He is a director and writer, known for Warsaw (2003), Obce niebo (2015) and Lekcje pana Kuki (2008). He has been married to Agnieszka Grochowska since 2004.- Writer
- Director
Urszula Antoniak was born in 1968 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is a writer and director, known for Nothing Personal (2009), Code Blue (2011) and Splendid Isolation (2022). She was previously married to Jacek Lenartowicz.- Magdalena Zak was born on 24 September 1999 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Signs (2018), Silent Night (2017) and M jak milosc (2000).
- Iwa Mlodnicka was born on 5 September 1941 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She was an actress, known for Morderca zostawia slad (1967), Rozwodów nie bedzie (1964) and Stawka wieksza niz zycie (1968). She died on 15 April 1997 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.
- Edwin Petrykat was born on 11 February 1947 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Na dobre i na zle (1999), The Consul (1989) and Zycie jak poker (1998).
- Dariusz Majchrzak was born on 14 May 1973 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Pierwsza milosc (2004), W dól kolorowym wzgórzem (2004) and Pakt (2015).
- Monique Stalens was born on 6 April 1939 in Czestochowa, Poland. She is an actress, known for Aux arts et cætera (2022). She was previously married to Jean-Marie Binoche.
- Jacek Polaczek was born on 17 July 1943 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Lincz (2010), 07 zglos sie (1976) and Penelopy (1989). He died on 8 May 2017.
- Actor
- Writer
Antoni Fertner was born on 23 May 1874 in Czestochowa, Poland, Russian Empire [now Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland]. He was an actor and writer, known for Zapomniana melodia (1938), Bedzie lepiej (1936) and Antos pierwszy raz w Warszawie (1908). He died on 16 April 1959 in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
- Writer
Roman Freulich was born on 1 March 1898 in Czestochowa, Poland, Russian Empire [now Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland]. He was a director and writer, known for The Broken Earth (1936), Outside the Law (1920) and Half a Sinner (1934). He died on 3 March 1974 in West Los Angeles, California, USA.- Krystyna Kolodziejczyk was born on 30 March 1939 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She was an actress, known for Ga-ga: Glory to the Heroes (1986), Wiano (1964) and Godzina szczytu (1974). She died on 13 September 2021 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.
- Agnes Milowka was born on 23 December 1981 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is known for Sanctum (2011). She died on 27 February 2011 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia.
- Mariusz Krakowiak was born on 24 July 1990 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Tenderness (2016), Komisarz Alex (2012) and Dawn (2014). He died on 28 September 2014 in Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland.
- Maria Kania was born on 8 October 1990 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Servants of War (2019), Hai shen mi ma (2014) and Na dobre i na zle (1999).
- Sambor Czarnota was born on 16 March 1977 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Ratownicy (2010), Ixjana (2012) and Rozmowy noca (2008).
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Polish-born pianist and composer, noted for his improvisational skills. A child prodigy, Romans studied at the conservatories of Leipzig and Berlin. He settled in Paris and completed his training under the tutelage of Vincent Indy. Then followed a brief, but successful, touring career as a soloist. Though trained in the classical tradition, Romans eventually specialised in jazz. He often worked with famous artists like Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Josephine Baker and the Egyptian-born singer Dalida. Romans is best remembered for his film music, famously associated with Jacques Tati as co-composer (with Franck Barcellini) of the quirky theme for My Uncle (1958). His finest work was the delightful 'Quel Temps Fait-il a Paris' which heralds each sunrise in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953). Despite his movie work and the release of several popular 'soft music' albums, Romans ended up falling on hard times. The end of the 1950's saw him heavily indebted and almost penniless. Nonetheless, he somehow managed to get financial backing for his own restaurant, the Chez Alain Romains, which opened near the Champs-Élysées, with himself as resident pianist. The venture was relatively short-lived and Romans spent his remaining years in relative obscurity.
An interesting footnote to his life exists in the form of a memoir which details his exploits as a member of the French Resistance during World War II. Romans was wounded in action on several occasions, escaped from German captivity near Treblinka and was subsequently involved in various clandestine operations. Multilingual, he was eventually appointed liaison officer/interpreter to General Alphonse Juin commanding the French Expeditionary Corps during the Italian Campaign.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
- Production Manager
Jerzy Moniak was born on 8 April 1947 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He was an assistant director and actor, known for Trójkat bermudzki (1988), Vabank (1981) and Pelnia (1979). He died on 7 March 2010.- Michal Kula was born on 12 January 1955 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Pitbull (2005), Smolensk (2016) and Botoks (2017).
- Make-Up Department
Miroslawa Wojtczak was born on 5 January 1959 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is known for Cold War (2018), The Butler (2018) and The Zone of Interest (2023).- Sigmund Rolat was born on 1 July 1930 in Czestochowa, Poland. He was a writer, known for The Return of the Violin (2012) and Generations of the Shoah: The Sigmund A. Rolat Story (2013). He was married to Jacqueline Spencer, Ingrid Busse and Jacqueline Cantor. He died on 19 May 2024 in Alpine, New Jersey, USA.
- Director
- Writer
- Art Director
Juliusz Gardan was born on 12 November 1901 in Czestochowa, Poland, Russian Empire [now Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland]. He was a director and writer, known for Halka (1937), Serce na ulicy (1931) and Doktór Murek (1939). He died on 29 December 1944 in Ashkhabad, Turkmen SSR, USSR [now Ashgabat, Turkmenistan].- Costume Designer
- Production Designer
Magdalena Musial was born in 1968 in Czestochowa, Poland. Magdalena is a costume designer and production designer, known for Jolanta (2013) and Television Theater (1953). Magdalena is married to Milan Peschel. They have two children.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Elzbieta Kepinska was born on 5 April 1937 in Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Trad (1971), Grzech Antoniego Grudy (1975) and Samson (1961).