Alfonso Brescia
Directing
- Born
- January 6, 1930 · Roma, Lazio, Italia
- Died
- June 5, 2001 (age 71)
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.
Known for
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
April 11, 1974
The War of the Robots
April 26, 1978
War of the Planets
September 23, 1977
Beast in Space
May 13, 1980
Naked Girl Killed in the Park
May 29, 1972
Iron Warrior
January 9, 1987
Star Odyssey
October 26, 1979
Killer Caliber .32
April 20, 1967
How We Robbed the Bank of Italy
March 18, 1966
White Fang and the Hunter
December 31, 1975
The Two Gladiators
July 10, 1964
Days of Violence
August 10, 1967
Behind the camera70
- 1995Club Vacanze Director
- 1991Murder in Blue Light Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1989Miami Cops Director
- 1988Cross Mission Director
- 1987Iron Warrior Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1986Choke Canyon Writer
- 1983Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1982Tradimento Screenplay, Director
- 1982Giuramento Director
- 1981Children are Pieces of Your Heart