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Krzysztof Komeda
Born April 27, 1931 · Poznań, wielkopolskie, Polska
Died April 23, 1969 · aged 37
Krzysztof Trzciński (27 April 1931 – 23 April 1969), known professionally as Krzysztof Komeda, was a Polish film composer and jazz pianist widely regarded as one of the most influential Polish musicians. He is best known for writing the scores for Roman Polanski's films Knife in the Water (1962), Cul-de-sac (1966), The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967), and Rosemary’s Baby (1968). Komeda's album As…
Known For
Rosemary's Baby · 1968Rosemary's Baby
★ 7.81968
MovieDramaHorror
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
The Fearless Vampire Killers · 1967The Fearless Vampire Killers
★ 6.91967
MovieComedyHorror
A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.
Innocent Sorcerers · 1960Innocent Sorcerers
★ 7.01960
MovieRomanceComedy
A young doctor is tired of being sought by women. One night he meets a young girl who all but forces herself into his room where they talk of morals and love.
Hands Up! · 1985Hands Up!
★ 5.71985
MovieDrama
The reunion of a group of former medical students results in a flood of bitter memories.
Knife in the Water · 1962Knife in the Water
★ 7.31962
MovieDramaThriller
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
Riot · 1969Riot
★ 5.31969
MovieDramaCrime
A riot in a state prison is staged to cover up an escape attempt, during which many inmates and guards are killed. Shot on location at Arizona State Prison.
Cul-de-sac · 1966Cul-de-sac
★ 6.71966
MovieThrillerComedy
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Bugler's Monologue · 1965Bugler's Monologue
★ 7.01965
MovieTV MovieDrama
A film grotesque whose protagonist is a poor clerk lost in the modern world. He buys a trumpet to express his personality via music.
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Cages · 1967Cages
★ 6.21967
MovieAnimation
An allegory of the hopeless relationship between a prisoner and his jailer, representing the dependence of mankind upon authoritarianism.
Original Music Composer
The Verdict · 1962The Verdict
★ 9.01962
MovieDrama
An alcoholic mother of a born out of wedlock child has a difficult decision to make when a journalist proposes to adopt her son and pay her for it.
Original Music Composer
· 19621962
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