Domenico Paolella
Directing
- Born
- October 18, 1915 · Foggia, Puglia, Italy
- Died
- October 7, 2002 (age 86)
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.
Known for
Body Puzzle
March 20, 1992
Destinazione Piovarolo
December 16, 1955
Il coraggio
December 24, 1955
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
December 25, 1964
Story of a Cloistered Nun
November 9, 1973
Danger!! Death Ray
January 28, 1967
The Nun and the Devil
January 25, 1973
Stunt Squad
July 27, 1977
Avenger of the Seven Seas
March 21, 1962
Women of Devil's Island
July 27, 1962
Pirates of the Coast
November 30, 1960
Hercules Against the Mongols
November 29, 1963
Behind the camera49
- 1994Power and Lovers Writer, Story
- 1993Berlin '39 Story, Screenplay
- 1993High Risk Writer
- 1992Body Puzzle Story
- 1979Belli e brutti ridono tutti Director
- 1979Three Under the Sheets Director
- 1979Gardenia Director
- 1977Stunt Squad Director, Screenplay
- 1974The Prey Director, Screenplay
- 1973Story of a Cloistered Nun Director, Writer