Person
Alfonso Brescia
Directing · 1930–2001 · 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.
Known for
Choke Canyon
Writer
The New Godfathers
Man on the Street
Hell in Normandy
Director
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Director
Battle of the Amazons
Director
Iron Warrior
Story
Beast in Space
Director
Winchester Bill
Director
White Fang and the Hunter
Director
Days of Violence
Director
Filmography
- 1995Club VacanzeDirector
- 1991Murder in Blue LightScreenplay
- 1989Miami CopsDirector
- 1988Cross MissionDirector
- 1987Iron WarriorStory
- 1986Choke CanyonWriter
- 1983Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sìDirector
- 1982TradimentoScreenplay
- 1982GiuramentoDirector
- 1981Children are Pieces of Your HeartScreenplay
- 1981InmateDirector
- 1981The Mafia TriangleDirector
- 1980ZappatoreDirector
- 1980Your Life for My SonDirector
- 1980Beast in SpaceDirector
- 1979Star OdysseyDirector
- 1979Lo scugnizzoScreenplay
- 1979The New GodfathersMan on the Street
- 1979Il mammasantissimaDirector
- 1979Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits BackDirector
- 1978Naples... Serenade Caliber 9Director
- 1978The War of the RobotsDirector
- 1978Battle of the StarsDirector
- 1978L'ultimo guappoDirector
- 1977War of the PlanetsWriter
- 1976Blood and BulletsDirector
- 1976Loves, Bed and BetrayalsDirector
- 1976Omelette Italian StyleWriter
- 1976Sweet TeenWriter
- 1975White Fang and the HunterDirector
- 1975White Fang and the Gold DiggersDirector
- 1974The Inheritance of Uncle GoodsoulDirector
- 1974Super Stooges vs the Wonder WomenDirector
- 1973Helen, Yes... Helen of TroyDirector
- 1973Battle of the AmazonsDirector
- 1972Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the EmperorDirector
- 1972Naked Girl Killed in the ParkDirector
- 1971Nights and Loves of Don JuanDirector
- 1970Your Sweet Body to KillDirector
- 1969Kill Rommel!Director
- 1969The Labyrinth of SexDirector
- 1968Cry of DeathDirector
- 1968Hell in NormandyDirector
- 1967Winchester BillDirector
- 1967Days of ViolenceDirector
- 1967Killer Caliber .32Director
- 1966Missione sabbie roventiDirector
- 1966How We Robbed the Bank of ItalyStory
- 1965Gold TrainScreenplay
- 1965How We Got Into Trouble with the ArmyStory
- 1965My Gun is the LawDirector
- 1965The Conqueror of AtlantisWriter
- 1964The Magnificent GladiatorDirector
- 1964The Terror of Rome Against the Son of HerculesStory
- 1964Revolt of the PraetoriansDirector
- 1964The Two GladiatorsWriter
- 1964Sword of DamascusFirst Assistant Director
- 1963The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of HerculesAssistant Director
- 1963Sign of ZorroAssistant Director
- 1962Vino, whisky e acqua salataFirst Assistant Director
- 1961White Slave ShipAssistant Director
- 1961Prisoner of the Iron MaskFirst Assistant Director
- 1961Cacciatori di doteFirst Assistant Director
- 1959A qualcuna piace calvoFirst Assistant Director
- 1959Caravan PetrolFirst Assistant Director
- 1959The SheriffFirst Assistant Director
- 1959Simpatico mascalzoneFirst Assistant Director
- 1958The ThirdFirst Assistant Director
- 1958I prepotentiFirst Assistant Director
- 1957I drittiFirst Assistant Director
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