As Director
Kill Rommel!
1969
5.0
Alfonso Brescia
Directing
Born
January 6, 1930
Place of Birth
Roma, Lazio, Italia
Deceased
June 5, 2001
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.
The Filmography
As Director
The Labyrinth of Sex
1969
2.5
As Director
Cry of Death
1968
3.0
As Director
Hell in Normandy
1968
4.1
As Director
Winchester Bill
1967
5.0
As Director
Killer Caliber .32
1967
5.3
As Writer
Gold Train
1965
5.0
As Director, As Writer
The Magnificent Gladiator
1964
4.0
As Writer
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
1964
5.4
As Director
Revolt of the Praetorians
1964
6.1
As Writer
The Two Gladiators
1964
5.4