Alfonso Brescia
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-01-06
Day of Death
2001-06-05 (71 years old)
Place of Birth
Roma, Lazio, Italia
Alfonso Brescia
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
Acting
(1979)
The New Godfathers
as Man on the Street
Crew
(1995)
Club Vacanze
Director
(1991)
Murder in Blue Light
Screenplay, Story, Director
(1989)
Miami Cops
Director
(1988)
Cross Mission
Director
(1987)
Iron Warrior
Story, Screenplay, Director
(1986)
Choke Canyon
Writer
(1983)
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
Screenplay, Director, Story
(1982)
Giuramento
Director
(1982)
Tradimento
Screenplay, Director
(1981)
Inmate
Director, Screenplay
(1981)
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Screenplay, Director
(1981)
The Mafia Triangle
Director, Writer
(1980)
Beast in Space
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1980)
Your Life for My Son
Director, Screenplay
(1980)
Zappatore
Director
(1979)
Star Odyssey
Director, Screenplay
(1979)
Lo scugnizzo
Director, Screenplay
(1979)
The New Godfathers
Director
(1979)
(1979)
Il mammasantissima
Director
(1978)
The War of the Robots
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1978)
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Director, Screenplay
(1978)
L'ultimo guappo
Director
(1978)
Battle of the Stars
Director
(1977)
War of the Planets
Writer, Director
(1976)
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Director
(1976)
Blood and Bullets
Director, Screenplay
(1976)
Sweet Teen
Writer, Director
(1976)
Omelette Italian Style
Director, Writer
(1975)
White Fang and the Gold Diggers
Director
(1975)
White Fang and the Hunter
Director
(1974)
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1974)
(1973)
Battle of the Amazons
Director
(1973)
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
Director, Writer
(1972)
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
Screenplay, Director
(1972)
Naked Girl Killed in the Park
Director
(1971)
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
Director
(1970)
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Director
(1969)
Kill Rommel!
Director
(1969)
The Labyrinth of Sex
Director
(1968)
Hell in Normandy
Director
(1968)
Cry of Death
Director
(1967)
Killer Caliber .32
Director
(1967)
Days of Violence
Director
(1967)
Winchester Bill
Director
(1966)
Missione sabbie roventi
Director
(1966)
(1965)
My Gun is the Law
Director, Writer
(1965)
(1965)
The Conqueror of Atlantis
Writer, Director
(1965)
Gold Train
Screenplay
(1964)
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Screenplay, Story
(1964)
The Magnificent Gladiator
Director, Writer
(1964)
The Two Gladiators
Writer
(1964)
Sword of Damascus
First Assistant Director
(1964)
Revolt of the Praetorians
Director
(1963)
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Assistant Director
(1963)
Sign of Zorro
Assistant Director
(1962)
Vino, whisky e acqua salata
First Assistant Director
(1961)
Cacciatori di dote
First Assistant Director
(1961)
White Slave Ship
Assistant Director
(1961)
Prisoner of the Iron Mask
First Assistant Director
(1959)
A qualcuna piace calvo
First Assistant Director
(1959)
The Sheriff
First Assistant Director
(1959)
Caravan Petrol
First Assistant Director
(1959)
Simpatico mascalzone
First Assistant Director
(1958)
I prepotenti
First Assistant Director
(1958)
The Third
First Assistant Director
(1957)
I dritti
First Assistant Director