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Alfonso Brescia

Alfonso Brescia was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his work in various genres, including science fiction, peplum, and Spaghetti Westerns. He began his career in the 1960s, directing films such as The Magnificent Gladiator (1964) and The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965). Brescia gained notoriety in the late 1970s for his low-budget science fiction films, often inspired by the success of Star Wars. These films, including War of the Robots (1978) and Star Odyssey (1979), are noted for their imaginative storytelling despite budget constraints. Throughout his career, Brescia directed over 50 films, showcasing his versatility and adaptability to popular cinematic trends.

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Directing

1957

[ ] I dritti (First Assistant Director)

1958

[ ] I prepotenti (First Assistant Director)
[ ] The Third (First Assistant Director)

1959

[ ] A qualcuna piace calvo (First Assistant Director)
[ ] The Sheriff (First Assistant Director)
[ ] Caravan Petrol (First Assistant Director)
[ ] Simpatico mascalzone (First Assistant Director)

1961

[ ] Cacciatori di dote (First Assistant Director)
[ ] White Slave Ship (Assistant Director)
[ ] Prisoner of the Iron Mask (First Assistant Director)

1962

[ ] Vino, whisky e acqua salata (First Assistant Director)

1963

[ ] The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules (Assistant Director)
[ ] Sign of Zorro (Assistant Director)

1964

[ ] The Magnificent Gladiator (Director)
[ ] Sword of Damascus (First Assistant Director)
[ ] Revolt of the Praetorians (Director)

1965

[ ] My Gun is the Law (Director)
[ ] The Conqueror of Atlantis (Director)

1966

[ ] Missione sabbie roventi (Director)

1967

[ ] Killer Caliber .32 (Director)
[ ] Days of Violence (Director)
[ ] Winchester Bill (Director)

1968

[ ] Hell in Normandy (Director)
[ ] Cry of Death (Director)

1969

[ ] Kill Rommel! (Director)
[ ] The Labyrinth of Sex (Director)

1970

[ ] Your Sweet Body to Kill (Director)

1971

[ ] Nights and Loves of Don Juan (Director)

1972

[ ] Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor (Director)
[ ] Naked Girl Killed in the Park (Director)

1973

[ ] Battle of the Amazons (Director)
[ ] Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy (Director)

1974

[ ] Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (Director)
[ ] The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul (Director)

1975

[ ] White Fang and the Gold Diggers (Director)
[ ] White Fang and the Hunter (Director)

1976

[ ] Loves, Bed and Betrayals (Director)
[ ] Blood and Bullets (Director)
[ ] Sweet Teen (Director)
[ ] Omelette Italian Style (Director)

1977

[ ] War of the Planets (Director)

1978

[ ] The War of the Robots (Director)
[ ] Naples... Serenade Caliber 9 (Director)
[ ] L'ultimo guappo (Director)
[ ] Battle of the Stars (Director)

1979

[ W ] Star Odyssey (Director)
[ ] Lo scugnizzo (Director)
[ ] The New Godfathers (Director)
[ ] Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back (Director)
[ ] Il mammasantissima (Director)

1980

[ ] Beast in Space (Director)
[ ] Your Life for My Son (Director)
[ ] Zappatore (Director)

1981

[ ] Inmate (Director)
[ ] Children are Pieces of Your Heart (Director)
[ ] The Mafia Triangle (Director)

1982

[ ] Giuramento (Director)
[ ] Tradimento (Director)

1983

[ ] Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì (Director)

1987

[ ] Iron Warrior (Director)

1988

[ ] Cross Mission (Director)

1989

[ ] Miami Cops (Director)

1991

[ ] Murder in Blue Light (Director)

1995

[ ] Club Vacanze (Director)

Writing

1964

[ ] The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules (Screenplay)
[ ] The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules (Story)
[ ] The Two Gladiators (Writer)
[ ] The Magnificent Gladiator (Writer)

1965

[ ] How We Got Into Trouble with the Army (Story)
[ ] The Conqueror of Atlantis (Writer)
[ ] Gold Train (Screenplay)
[ ] My Gun is the Law (Writer)

1966

[ ] How We Robbed the Bank of Italy (Story)

1972

[ ] Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor (Screenplay)

1973

[ ] Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy (Writer)

1974

[ ] Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (Screenplay)
[ ] Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (Story)

1976

[ ] Sweet Teen (Writer)
[ ] Omelette Italian Style (Writer)
[ ] Blood and Bullets (Screenplay)

1977

[ ] War of the Planets (Writer)

1978

[ ] Naples... Serenade Caliber 9 (Screenplay)
[ ] The War of the Robots (Story)
[ ] The War of the Robots (Screenplay)

1979

[ W ] Star Odyssey (Screenplay)
[ ] Lo scugnizzo (Screenplay)

1980

[ ] Your Life for My Son (Screenplay)
[ ] Beast in Space (Screenplay)
[ ] Beast in Space (Story)

1981

[ ] Children are Pieces of Your Heart (Screenplay)
[ ] The Mafia Triangle (Writer)
[ ] Inmate (Screenplay)

1982

[ ] Tradimento (Screenplay)

1983

[ ] Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì (Story)
[ ] Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì (Screenplay)

1986

[ ] Choke Canyon (Writer)

1987

[ ] Iron Warrior (Story)
[ ] Iron Warrior (Screenplay)

1991

[ ] Murder in Blue Light (Story)
[ ] Murder in Blue Light (Screenplay)

Actor

1979

[ ] The New Godfathers (Man on the Street)