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Dick Polak(1940-2025)

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Dick Polak was born on 29 April 1940 in Netherlands. Dick is known for Rififi in Amsterdam (1962), The Dark Room of Damocles (1963) and Het mes (1961). Dick was married to Edina Ronay. Dick died on 8 April 2025 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.
BornApril 29, 1940
DiedApril 8, 2025(84)
BornApril 29, 1940
DiedApril 8, 2025(84)
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Known for

Anton Geesink in Rififi in Amsterdam (1962)
Rififi in Amsterdam
6.1
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1962
Lex Schoorel in The Dark Room of Damocles (1963)
The Dark Room of Damocles
6.9
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1963
Het mes (1961)
Het mes
6.5
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1961

Credits

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Camera and Electrical Department

  • Lex Schoorel in The Dark Room of Damocles (1963)
    The Dark Room of Damocles
    6.9
    • assistant camera
    • 1963
  • Anton Geesink in Rififi in Amsterdam (1962)
    Rififi in Amsterdam
    6.1
    • assistant camera
    • 1962
  • Het mes (1961)
    Het mes
    6.5
    • assistant camera
    • 1961

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 29, 1940
    • Netherlands
  • Died
    • April 8, 2025
    • Wandsworth, London, England, UK(motor neurone disease)
  • Spouse
    • Edina Ronay1971 - April 8, 2025 (his death, 2 children)

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