Alfonso Brescia
Filmography

Alfonso Brescia

DirectorBorn Jan 6, 1930Roma, Lazio, Italia70 titles

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.

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Choke Canyon
Choke Canyon
1986 · 5.2
Writer
Caravan Petrol
Caravan Petrol
1959 · 8.0
First Assistant Director
A qualcuna piace calvo
A qualcuna piace calvo
1959 · 10.0
First Assistant Director
The New Godfathers
The New Godfathers
1979 · 6.9
Man on the Street, Director
The Magnificent Gladiator
The Magnificent Gladiator
1964 · 6.0
Director, Writer
Lo scugnizzo
Lo scugnizzo
1979 · 6.8
Director, Screenplay
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
1976 · 4.3
Director
Beast in Space
Beast in Space
1980 · 4.2
Director, Screenplay
Sweet Teen
Sweet Teen
1976 · 4.2
Director, Writer
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
1974 · 5.9
Director, Screenplay