DOMENICO PAOLELLA
Domenico Paolella
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 18, 1915
Deathday: October 7, 2002
Place of Birth: Foggia, Puglia, Italy
Biography
Domenico Paolella was an Italian film director and screenwriter whose career encompassed a wide range of genres from the 1940s to the 1970s. Born in Foggia, Apulia, he began his career directing documentaries and short films before transitioning to feature films. Paolella directed over 50 films, including historical epics like Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964), adventure films such as The Two Gladiators (1964), and Spaghetti Westerns like Execution (1968). He was also known for his work in the nunsploitation genre with films like The Nuns of Saint Archangel (1973). Paolella's films are noted for their dynamic storytelling and engagement with popular cinematic trends of his time.
Filmography
Starring
Production
1994·
Power and LoversStory, Writer
1993·
High RiskWriter
1993·
Berlin '39Screenplay, Story
1992·
Body PuzzleStory
Director
Director
1979·
GardeniaDirector
1977·
Stunt SquadScreenplay, Director
1974·
The PreyDirector, Screenplay
Writer, Director
Writer, Director
1970·
La ragazza del preteDirector
1968·
Il sole è di tuttiWriter, Story, Director
1968·
ExecutionScreenplay, Director, Story
1967·
Danger!! Death RayScreenplay
1967·
Hate for HateWriter, Director
1965·
Operation AtlantisDirector, Screenplay, Story
Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
Story, Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Story, Director
Director
Director
Director, Screenplay
1962·
The Rebel GladiatorsWriter, Director
Writer, Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
1960·
Madri pericoloseScreenplay, Director
1960·
Pirates of the CoastDirector
Director
1959·
Destinazione SanremoDirector
Director
Director
Director
1955·
Il coraggioDirector
1954·
Rosso e neroDirector
1954·
Gran varietàDirector, Writer
1953·
Cavalcade of SongDirector, Writer
Director
1952·
Un ladro in paradisoDirector
1944·
L'Italia s'è destaDirector
1940·
Undersea FantasyProducer
Story