ALFONSO BRESCIA
Alfonso Brescia
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: January 6, 1930
Deathday: June 5, 2001
Place of Birth: Roma, Lazio, Italia
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
1979·
The New GodfathersMan on the Street
Production
1995·
Club VacanzeDirector
1991·
Murder in Blue LightStory, Director, Screenplay
1989·
Miami CopsDirector
1988·
Cross MissionDirector
1987·
Iron WarriorScreenplay, Story, Director
1986·
Choke CanyonWriter
Screenplay, Story, Director
1982·
TradimentoDirector, Screenplay
1982·
GiuramentoDirector
1981·
InmateScreenplay, Director
1981·
The Mafia TriangleWriter, Director
Director, Screenplay
1980·
Beast in SpaceStory, Screenplay, Director
1980·
ZappatoreDirector
1980·
Your Life for My SonScreenplay, Director
1979·
Il mammasantissimaDirector
Director
1979·
The New GodfathersDirector
1979·
Lo scugnizzoDirector, Screenplay
1979·
Star OdysseyScreenplay, Director
Story, Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
1978·
Battle of the StarsDirector
1978·
L'ultimo guappoDirector
1977·
War of the PlanetsDirector, Writer
1976·
Blood and BulletsScreenplay, Director
Director, Writer
1976·
Sweet TeenDirector, Writer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Story, Screenplay, Director
Writer, Director
Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
Director
Director
1969·
The Labyrinth of SexDirector
1969·
Kill Rommel!Director
1968·
Cry of DeathDirector
1968·
Hell in NormandyDirector
1967·
Winchester BillDirector
1967·
Days of ViolenceDirector
1967·
Killer Caliber .32Director
Story
Director
1965·
My Gun is the LawWriter, Director
1965·
Gold TrainScreenplay
Director, Writer
Story
Director
1964·
Sword of DamascusFirst Assistant Director
Writer, Director
1964·
The Two GladiatorsWriter
Screenplay, Story
1963·
Sign of ZorroAssistant Director
Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
1961·
White Slave ShipAssistant Director
1961·
Cacciatori di doteFirst Assistant Director
1959·
Simpatico mascalzoneFirst Assistant Director
1959·
Caravan PetrolFirst Assistant Director
1959·
The SheriffFirst Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
1958·
The ThirdFirst Assistant Director
1958·
I prepotentiFirst Assistant Director
1957·
I drittiFirst Assistant Director