Alfonso Brescia

Director

Born: January 6, 1930 (71 years old)

Died: June 5, 2001

Place of birth: Roma, Lazio, Italia

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.

Filmography (33)

• The New Godfathers (1979, ★ 6.9)
• Zappatore (1980, ★ 7.6)
• Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (1974, ★ 5.8)
• Your Sweet Body to Kill (1970, ★ 6)
• Days of Violence (1967, ★ 5.7)
• White Fang and the Hunter (1975, ★ 6.3)
• Naples... Serenade Caliber 9 (1978, ★ 6.3)
• Giuramento (1982, ★ 6.6)
• The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules (1964, ★ 5.3)
• How We Got Into Trouble with the Army (1965, ★ 5.6)
• Tradimento (1982, ★ 6.2)
• Killer Caliber .32 (1967, ★ 5.1)
• The Two Gladiators (1964, ★ 5.3)
• How We Robbed the Bank of Italy (1966, ★ 6.1)
• Revolt of the Praetorians (1964, ★ 5.9)
• War of the Planets (1977, ★ 4)
• Beast in Space (1980, ★ 4.1)
• Club Vacanze (1995, ★ 4)
• Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back (1979, ★ 4.9)
• Hell in Normandy (1968, ★ 4.3)
• Choke Canyon (1986, ★ 4.9)
• Naked Girl Killed in the Park (1972, ★ 5.7)
• Battle of the Amazons (1973, ★ 3.8)
• Murder in Blue Light (1991, ★ 4)
• Iron Warrior (1987, ★ 4.7)
• Loves, Bed and Betrayals (1976, ★ 3.1)
• The War of the Robots (1978, ★ 3.3)
• Nights and Loves of Don Juan (1971, ★ 3.1)
• Battle of the Stars (1978, ★ 3.2)
• Sweet Teen (1976, ★ 3.7)