Krzysztof Komeda

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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 BabyRosemary's Baby · 1968
Rosemary'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 KillersThe Fearless Vampire Killers · 1967
The 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 SorcerersInnocent Sorcerers · 1960
Innocent 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!Hands Up! · 1985
Hands Up!
★ 5.71985
MovieDrama
The reunion of a group of former medical students results in a flood of bitter memories.
Knife in the WaterKnife in the Water · 1962
Knife 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.
RiotRiot · 1969
Riot
★ 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-sacCul-de-sac · 1966
Cul-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 MonologueBugler's Monologue · 1965
Bugler'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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