Gian Paolo Callegari
Writer
Born: November 24, 1909 (72 years old)
Died: September 5, 1982
Place of birth: Rome, Italy
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.
Filmography (12)
- The 300 Spartans (1962, ★ 6.4)
- Pontius Pilate (1962, ★ 6.8)
- Stromboli (1950, ★ 7.1)
- Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete (1960, ★ 5.4)
- Gladiator of Rome (1962, ★ 5.7)
- Virility (1974, ★ 4.9)
- The Tall, The Short, The Cat (1967, ★ 5.7)
- Revolt of the Praetorians (1964, ★ 6.4)
- The Avenger of Venice (1964, ★ 6.3)
- In the Land of Don Quixote (1964, ★ 5.2)
- The House of the Lost Dolls (1974, ★ 3.2)
- Password: Kill Agent Gordon (1966, ★ 3.6)