The Painted Boy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, The Painted Boy is a documentary film directed by Piotr Mazur, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. "Malowany chlopiec" - The first major mystification of the Holocaust was the novel "The Painted Bird" by Polish Emigrant Jerzy Kosinski, who in his book describes himself as an abandoned child who became mute, ended up in an orphanage and only later discovers his Jewish origin. "The Painted Bird" has since its publication in 1965 been the subject of discussion on its authenticity.
Who’s in it. The Painted Boy stars Jerzy Kosiński as Self/Writer, Urszula Dudziak as Self/Jazz Vocalist, William Styron as Self/Writer and Kurt Vonnegut Jr. as Self/Writer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painted Boy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painted Boy (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Painted Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Painted Boy?
- The Painted Boy stars Jerzy Kosiński, Urszula Dudziak, William Styron, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Edward Warshol.