Alfonso Brescia
Directing · Born 1930-01-06 · age 71 at death · 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.
Titles
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
The War of the Robots
War of the Planets
Beast in Space
Iron Warrior
Naked Girl Killed in the Park
Star Odyssey
How We Robbed the Bank of Italy
White Fang and the Hunter
Killer Caliber .32
The Two Gladiators
Days of Violence
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Choke Canyon
Battle of the Amazons
Hell in Normandy
Battle of the Stars
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
Zappatore
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
The New Godfathers
Giuramento
Revolt of the Praetorians
Club Vacanze
Sweet Teen
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Murder in Blue Light
Tradimento
How We Got Into Trouble with the Army
Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back
Blood and Bullets
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Lo scugnizzo
Inmate
L'ultimo guappo
Il mammasantissima
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul
I prepotenti
Kill Rommel!
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
The Labyrinth of Sex
The Mafia Triangle
Gold Train
Miami Cops
Cry of Death
Omelette Italian Style
The Conqueror of Atlantis
The Sheriff
Prisoner of the Iron Mask
The Third
Winchester Bill
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
The Magnificent Gladiator
White Slave Ship
Sign of Zorro
Your Life for My Son
Vino, whisky e acqua salata