Alfonso Brescia
Known for: Directing
Born: January 5, 1930 in Roma, Lazio, Italia - Died: June 4, 2001
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.
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The New Godfathers
Man on the Street
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Director
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Director
War of the Planets
Writer
Beast in Space
Director
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Assistant Director
Star Odyssey
Director
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Screenplay
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Director
Battle of the Amazons
Director
My Gun is the Law
Director
Club Vacanze
Director
Killer Caliber .32
Director
Days of Violence
Director
The War of the Robots
Director
Winchester Bill
Director
Kill Rommel!
Director
White Fang and the Gold Diggers
Director
White Fang and the Hunter
Director
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Director
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
Director
Inmate
Director
Missione sabbie roventi
Director
The Magnificent Gladiator
Director