

Domenico Paolella
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October 18, 1915
Foggia, Puglia, Italy
October 7, 2002
Domenico Paolella was an Italian film director and screenwriter whose career encompassed a wide range of genres from the 1940s to the 1970s. Born in Foggia, Apulia, he began his career directing documentaries and short films before transitioning to feature films. Paolella directed over 50 films, including historical epics like Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964), adventure films such as The Two Gladiators (1964), and Spaghetti Westerns like Execution (1968). He was also known for his work in the nunsploitation genre with films like The Nuns of Saint Archangel (1973). Paolella's films are noted for their dynamic storytelling and engagement with popular cinematic trends of his time.
The Filmography


Belli e brutti ridono tutti

Three Under the Sheets

Gardenia

Stunt Squad

Story of a Cloistered Nun

The Nun and the Devil

Execution

Hate for Hate

Danger!! Death Ray

Challenge of the Gladiator

Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon

Songs, Bullies and Chicks

Hercules Against the Barbarians

Hercules Against the Mongols

The Rebel Gladiators

Samson Against the Sheik

The Secret of the Black Falcon

Destinazione Piovarolo
