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.
Filmography
all 69
Movies 69
Director 63
Writer 6
Club Vacanze (1995)
Murder in Blue Light (1991)
Miami Cops (1989)
Cross Mission (1988)
Iron Warrior (1987)
Choke Canyon (1986)
Tradimento (1982)
Giuramento (1982)
Inmate (1981)
The Mafia Triangle (1981)
Zappatore (1980)
Beast in Space (1980)
Star Odyssey (1979)
Lo scugnizzo (1979)
The New Godfathers (1979)
Il mammasantissima (1979)
Battle of the Stars (1978)
L'ultimo guappo (1978)
War of the Planets (1977)
Blood and Bullets (1976)
Sweet Teen (1976)
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy (1973)
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor (1972)
Kill Rommel! (1969)
The Labyrinth of Sex (1969)
Cry of Death (1968)
Hell in Normandy (1968)
Days of Violence (1967)
32 Caliber Killer (1967)
Gold Train (1965)
My Gun is the Law (1965)
The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965)
Sword of Damascus (1964)
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules (1963)
Sign of Zorro (1963)
Vino, whisky e acqua salata (1962)
White Slave Ship (1961)
Cacciatori di dote (1961)
A qualcuna piace calvo (1959)
Caravan Petrol (1959)
The Sheriff (1959)
Simpatico mascalzone (1959)
The Third (1958)
I prepotenti (1958)
I dritti (1957)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1930-01-06
Deathday2001-06-06 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceRome, Italy
CitizenshipsKingdom of Italy, Italy
Also Known AsAl Bradey, Al Bradley, Al Bradly, Albert B. Leonard
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