Aldo Grimaldi
Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1942 · Catania, Italy
- Died
- August 5, 1990 (age 48)
Aldo Grimaldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Catania, Sicily, he was the son of director and screenwriter Giovanni Grimaldi. Aldo began his career as an assistant director on his father's films, gaining valuable industry experience. He made his directorial debut in 1967 with Nel sole, a film that achieved significant success and featured the popular singing duo Al Bano and Romina Power. Grimaldi continued to collaborate with the duo in subsequent films, including L'oro del mondo (1968) and Pensando a te (1969). Beyond musicarelli, he directed several commedie sexy all'italiana, such as When Women Were Called Virgins (1972). Grimaldi's films are noted for their light-hearted narratives and integration of contemporary music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy during his active years. He passed away in Rome in 1990 at the age of 48.
Known for
Two Colonels
January 5, 1963
Totò vs the Four
March 7, 1963
The Handsome, the Ugly, and the Stupid
August 13, 1967
The World's Gold
December 21, 1967
The Winsome Widow
August 12, 1973
So In Love
December 21, 1964
4 Dollars of Revenge
March 5, 1966
No One Can Judge Me
May 27, 1966
All the Gold in the World
February 27, 1968
Cindy's Love Games
May 30, 1979
When Women Were Called Virgins
August 23, 1972
Tonight I'll Throw Me
November 3, 1967
Behind the camera25
- 1983Champagne in paradiso Director
- 1980The Maid Seduces the Cowards Director
- 1979Cindy's Love Games Director, Writer
- 1973The Winsome Widow Story
- 1972When Women Were Called Virgins Director, Story
- 1970Those Sweet Creatures Director
- 1970Paths of War Director
- 1969You Are Always In My Mind Director
- 1969Il ragazzo che sorride Director
- 1968All the Gold in the World