Leonard Buczkowski

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Leonard Buczkowski

Born August 5, 1900 · Warsaw, Poland, Russian Empire [now Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland]

Died February 19, 1967 · aged 66

Leonard Buczkowski (August 5, 1900 – February 19, 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film The Eagle was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival.

Known For

The Starry SquadronThe Starry Squadron · 1930
The Starry Squadron
★ 10.01930
MovieDramaWar
The Starry Squadron is a silent film (later reissued with a score by Tadeusz Górzyński) about the American volunteer pilots who formed the Kościuszko Squadron and fought for Poland’s independence between 1918 and 1920. On the eve of his engagement to the beautiful Lili, Captain Bond is visited by his fellow airmen and persuaded to join the newly organized squadron. Unable to reach the ceremony in time, he writes to her instead. Lili follows him to the southern front, where complicated affections quickly take hold: Captain Woyda, engaged to Lili’s friend Zofia, becomes drawn to Lili, while Bond finds himself increasingly attracted to Zofia. Tension and rivalry grow among the pilots even as the war continues. After an accident leaves Lili in enemy hands, Woyda mounts a rescue-while Bond meets his fate on a reconnaissance flight. The film is considered lost.
Rhapsody of the Baltic SeaRhapsody of the Baltic Sea · 1935
Rhapsody of the Baltic Sea
★ 8.01935
Movie
The story of two friends Adam and Zygmunt, serving in the floatplanes escadrille of the Polish Navy.
DaredevilsDaredevils · 1928
Daredevils
★ 7.51928
MovieDramaWar
Maria and NapoleonMaria and Napoleon · 1966
Maria and Napoleon
★ 6.81966
MovieHistoryComedy
In 1807, Napoleon meets and falls in love with 22-year-old Polish countess Marie Walewska, who is unhappily married to a much older man. Enchanted by the blonde, blue-eyed countess, the emperor enters into an affair with Marie, who uses the relationship to induce Napoleon to treat Poland fairly.
The Haunted ManorThe Haunted Manor · 1936
The Haunted Manor
★ 10.01936
MovieMusicRomance
The brothers, Zbigniew and Stefan, return from a war expedition to their patrimony.
First StartFirst Start · 1951
First Start
★ 9.01951
MovieDrama
A juvenile delinquent becomes a model citizen thanks to the teaching of a gliding school.
FlorianFlorian · 1938
Florian
★ 8.01938
Movie
War is raging in Poland, and nothing is certain. The Germans are retreating, and Soviet troops are taking their place. In these turbulent times, feelings develop between Alfred Rupiejko and Bronka Wereszczyńska. The girl and her brothers hide the Florian bell from confiscation. The siblings are betrayed, but they decide not to give up without a fight.
Interrupted FlightInterrupted Flight · 1964
Interrupted Flight
★ 9.01964
MovieDrama
The reminiscences of a Russian pilot, shot down over Poland during the war, of his first great love there.

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The Starry SquadronThe Starry Squadron · 1930
The Starry Squadron
★ 10.01930
MovieDramaWar
The Starry Squadron is a silent film (later reissued with a score by Tadeusz Górzyński) about the American volunteer pilots who formed the Kościuszko Squadron and fought for Poland’s independence between 1918 and 1920. On the eve of his engagement to the beautiful Lili, Captain Bond is visited by his fellow airmen and persuaded to join the newly organized squadron. Unable to reach the ceremony in time, he writes to her instead. Lili follows him to the southern front, where complicated affections quickly take hold: Captain Woyda, engaged to Lili’s friend Zofia, becomes drawn to Lili, while Bond finds himself increasingly attracted to Zofia. Tension and rivalry grow among the pilots even as the war continues. After an accident leaves Lili in enemy hands, Woyda mounts a rescue-while Bond meets his fate on a reconnaissance flight. The film is considered lost.

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