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Gian Paolo Callegari

Writing · 1909–1982 · Rome, Italy

Biography

Gian Paolo Callegari was an Italian screenwriter, journalist, and film director. He began his career as a journalist and novelist before transitioning to screenwriting and directing. Callegari directed films such as The Knight of the Black Sword (1956) and The Black Duke (1963). His work often focused on historical and adventure themes, contributing to the Italian genre cinema of the mid-20th century.

Known for

Filmography

1974VirilityWriter
1974The House of the Lost DollsDirector
1972Hot Nights of the DecameronDirector
1968It Was Good to Love YouWriter
1967The Tall, The Short, The CatScreenplay
1967Agent Sigma 3 - Mission GoldwaltherDirector
1966Password: Kill Agent GordonWriter
1964Revolt of the PraetoriansWriter
1964Messalina Against the Son of HerculesWriter
1964The Avenger of VeniceScreenplay
1964In the Land of Don QuixoteWriter
1963The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of HerculesWriter
1963Hero of BabylonWriter
1962Gladiator of RomeWriter
1962The 300 SpartansWriter
1962Samson Against the SheikScreenplay
1962Pontius PilateDirector
1960Call 22-22 Lieutenant SheridanStory Supervisor
1960Minotaur, the Wild Beast of CreteWriter
1959The Head of a TyrantScreenplay
1958Canne al VentoWriter
1958The Warrior and the Slave GirlScreenplay
1957Gioventù disperataScreenplay
1957Amarti è il mio destinoScreenplay
1956Accadde di notteDirector
1954Black Devils of KaliWriter
1954Mystery of the Black JungleDirector
1953I Piombi di VeneziaDirector
1952Eran trecentoScreenplay
1951Last MeetingScreenplay
1950The Fighting MenScreenplay
1950Angel in the crowdWriter
1950The OutlawsScreenplay
1950Vivere a sbafoWriter
1950StromboliScreenplay
1944Macario Against ZagomarWriter
1943Dagli Appennini alle AndeScreenplay
1942Il fanciullo del WestScreenplay
1940The Thrill of the SkiesStory

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