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Anatoly Mikhailovich Litvak OBE (Russian: Анатолий Михайлович Литвак; 10 May 1902 – 15 December 1974), better known as Anatole Litvak, was a Ukrainian-born American filmmaker who wrote, directed, and produced films in various countries and languages.
Anatole Litvak. Director: The Snake Pit. The distinguished film director Anatole Litvak was born in the Ukrainian city of Kiev, the son of Jewish parents. His very first job was as a stage hand. In 1915, he became an actor, performing at a little-known experimental theater in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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- Kiev, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]
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- Director, Producer, Writer
May 9, 2024 · Anatole Litvak (born May 10, 1902, Kiev, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died December 15, 1974, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a Ukrainian-born film director who worked in a variety of genres and whose notable credits included film noirs, war documentaries, and crime dramas.
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Anatole Litvak was a distinguished film director who worked in Russia, Germany, France and Hollywood. He directed diverse genres, from comedy to drama, and was nominated for an Oscar for The Snake Pit (1948).
- May 10, 1902
- December 15, 1974
Apr 15, 2024 · Anatole Litvak, a Russian Jew who began his career at Ufa in Berlin, was one of the German émigrés who settled in France after Hitler came to power. His case is little known, yet it is both singular and emblematic of the career of émigré filmmakers in France.
Anatole Litvak was a Ukrainian-born filmmaker who worked in various countries and languages. He directed and produced films such as The Snake Pit, Anastasia, and Napoléon, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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1. The Snake Pit. 1948 1h 48m Approved. 7.6 (8.4K) Rate. 76 Metascore. A detailed chronicle of a woman during her stay in a mental institution. Director Anatole Litvak Stars Olivia de Havilland Mark Stevens Leo Genn. 2.