Domenico Paolella
Filmography

Domenico Paolella

DirectorBorn Oct 18, 1915Foggia, Puglia, Italy47 titles

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.

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Story of a Cloistered Nun
Story of a Cloistered Nun
1973 · 5.3
Director, Writer
Hercules Against the Mongols
Hercules Against the Mongols
1963 · 6.2
Screenplay, Director
Avenger of the Seven Seas
Avenger of the Seven Seas
1962 · 6.6
Director
The Nun and the Devil
The Nun and the Devil
1973 · 5.4
Director, Writer
Stunt Squad
Stunt Squad
1977 · 6.2
Director, Screenplay
Danger!! Death Ray
Danger!! Death Ray
1967 · 3.1
Screenplay
Power and Lovers
Power and Lovers
1994 · 8.0
Writer, Story
Il coraggio
Il coraggio
1955 · 6.6
Director
Samson Against the Sheik
Samson Against the Sheik
1962 · 7.0
Director
Destinazione Sanremo
Destinazione Sanremo
1959 · 8.0
Director