Cast & creator
László Kovács
Best known for Ghostbusters, Miss Congeniality, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
László Kovács (14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s, collaborating with directors like Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Norman Jewison, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese.
Also known as: Leslie Kovacks, Laszlo Kovacs, Lazlo Kovacs, Leslie Kovacs, Lester Kovacs
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film credits
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television credits
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1964–2020 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (93)
Showing 93 of 93 credits
Ghostbusters
Director of Photography
1984
Miss Congeniality
Director of Photography
2000
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Additional Director of Photography
1977
Copycat
Director of Photography
1995
Easy Rider
Director of Photography
1969
The Next Karate Kid
Director of Photography
1994
Two Weeks Notice
Director of Photography
2002
Say Anything...
Director of Photography
1989
My Best Friend's Wedding
Director of Photography
1997
Jack Frost
Director of Photography
1998
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Director of Photography
1995
Paradise Alley
Director of Photography
1978
What's Up, Doc?
Director of Photography
1972
Mask
Director of Photography
1985
Return to Me
Director of Photography
2000
Shattered
Director of Photography
1991
Paper Moon
Director of Photography
1973
New York, New York
Director of Photography
1977
Five Easy Pieces
Director of Photography
1970
Shampoo
Director of Photography
1975
Multiplicity
Director of Photography
1996
Radio Flyer
Director of Photography
1992
F.I.S.T.
Director of Photography
1978
Legal Eagles
Director of Photography
1986
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Director of Photography
1981
The Last Waltz
Additional Director of Photography
1978
For Pete's Sake
Director of Photography
1974
The Scout
Director of Photography
1994
Freebie and the Bean
Director of Photography
1974
Nickelodeon
Director of Photography
1976
The Toy
Director of Photography
1982
The King of Marvin Gardens
Director of Photography
1972
At Long Last Love
Director of Photography
1975
Directed by John Ford
Director of Photography
1971Directed by John Ford
Camera Operator
1971
Targets
Director of Photography
1968
Frances
Director of Photography
1982
Pocket Money
Director of Photography
1972
Little Nikita
Director of Photography
1988
Grizzly II: Revenge
Director of Photography
2020
Huckleberry Finn
Director of Photography
1974
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Director of Photography
1979
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Self
2009
Hells Angels on Wheels
Director of Photography
1967
That Cold Day in the Park
Director of Photography
1969
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Director of Photography
1976
A Reflection of Fear
Director of Photography
1972
The Last Movie
Director of Photography
1971
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Director of Photography
1989
Steelyard Blues
Director of Photography
1973
Inside Moves
Director of Photography
1980
Ruby Cairo
Director of Photography
1992
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
Director of Photography
1971
Alex in Wonderland
Director of Photography
1970
Blood of Dracula's Castle
Director of Photography
1969
Psych-Out
Director of Photography
1968
Heart Beat
Director of Photography
1980
A Hollywood Life: Remembering Frances
Himself
2001
Light Keeps Me Company
Self
2000Light Keeps Me Company
Director of Photography
2000
H.M. Deserters
Props
1986
Hell's Bloody Devils
Director of Photography
1970
Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage
Self
1999
The Runner Stumbles
Director of Photography
1979
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Self
2003
Torn from the Flag
Director of Photography
2007Torn from the Flag
Executive Producer
2007
Getting Straight
Director of Photography
1970Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave
Self
1992
Born to Be Wild
Himself
1995
Crackers
Director of Photography
1984
Slither
Director of Photography
1973
Baby Blue Marine
Director of Photography
1976
Afterthoughts
Self
2002
Visions of Light
Self
1992
A Day with the Boys
Director of Photography
1969
The 'New York, New York' Stories
Self
2005
The Savage Seven
Director of Photography
1968
A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine
Director of Photography
1966
The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!?
Man at Carnival (uncredited)
1964The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!?
Assistant Camera
1964
Rebel Rousers
Director of Photography
1970
Mark of the Gun
Director of Photography
1969
Márió, a varázsló
Telecine Colorist
2008Voyage on a Soundstage
Kiss Me Quick!
Director of Photography
1964
The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
Director of Photography
1966
The Wonderful World of Girls
Director of Photography
1965
Single Room Furnished
Director of Photography
1968
Lila
Director of Photography
1968
The Nasty Rabbit
The Idiot
1964The Nasty Rabbit
Second Unit Director of Photography
1964
Mondo Mod
Director of Photography
1967