Biography
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.
Filmography
all 46
Movies 46
Director 39
Writer 6
self 1
Berlin '39 (1993)
High Risk (1993)
Gardenia (1979)
Stunt Squad (1977)
The Prey (1974)
La ragazza del prete (1970)
Execution (1968)
Il sole è di tutti (1968)
Hate for Hate (1967)
Operation Atlantis (1965)
The Rebel Gladiators (1962)
Pirates of the Coast (1960)
Madri pericolose (1960)
Destinazione Sanremo (1959)
Il coraggio (1955)
Rosso e nero (1954)
Gran varietà (1954)
Cavalcade of Song (1953)
Un ladro in paradiso (1952)
L'Italia s'è desta (1944)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1915-10-15
Deathday2002-10-07 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceFoggia, Italy
CitizenshipsKingdom of Italy, Italy
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