Gian Paolo Callegari
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
-
Birthday
1909-11-24
Day of Death
1982-09-05 (72 years old)
Place of Birth
Rome, Italy
Gian Paolo Callegari
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
Crew
(1974)
The House of the Lost Dolls
Director
(1974)
Virility
Writer
(1972)
Hot Nights of the Decameron
Director
(1968)
It Was Good to Love You
Writer
(1967)
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
Screenplay, Story
(1967)
(1966)
(1964)
(1964)
(1964)
The Avenger of Venice
Screenplay
(1963)
(1963)
Hero of Babylon
Writer
(1962)
The 300 Spartans
Writer
(1962)
Gladiator of Rome
Writer
(1962)
Pontius Pilate
Director, Screenplay
(1962)
Samson Against the Sheik
Screenplay, Story
(1960)
(1960)
Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan
Story Supervisor
(1959)
The Head of a Tyrant
Screenplay
(1958)
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
Screenplay
(1957)
Gioventù disperata
Screenplay
(1957)
Amarti è il mio destino
Screenplay
(1954)
Black Devils of Kali
Director, Writer
(1954)
Mystery of the Black Jungle
Writer, Director
(1953)
I Piombi di Venezia
Director, Writer
(1952)
Eran trecento
Story, Screenplay, Director
(1951)
Last Meeting
Screenplay
(1950)
The Fighting Men
Screenplay
(1950)
Stromboli
Screenplay
(1950)
The Outlaws
Screenplay
(1950)
Vivere a sbafo
Writer
(1950)
Angel in the crowd
Writer
(1944)
Macario Against Zagomar
Writer
(1943)
Dagli Appennini alle Ande
Screenplay
(1942)
Il fanciullo del West
Screenplay
(1940)
The Thrill of the Skies
Story, Assistant Director