Person
Alfonso Brescia
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- Directing
- Born
- Jan 6, 1930
- Died
- Jun 5, 2001
- From
- Roma, Lazio, Italia
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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The New Godfathers
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
War of the Planets
Beast in Space
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Star Odyssey
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Battle of the Amazons
My Gun is the Law
Club Vacanze
Killer Caliber .32
Days of Violence
The War of the Robots
Winchester Bill
Kill Rommel!
White Fang and the Gold Diggers