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
The Nun and the Devil
The Nun and the Devil
1973 · 5.4
Director, Writer
Avenger of the Seven Seas
Avenger of the Seven Seas
1962 · 6.6
Director
Il coraggio
Il coraggio
1955 · 6.6
Director
Pirates of the Coast
Pirates of the Coast
1960 · 5.7
Director
Canzoni di ieri, canzoni di oggi, canzoni di domani
Canzoni di ieri, canzoni di oggi, canzoni di domani
1962
Director
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
1964 · 4.6
Director, Screenplay
The Secret of the Black Falcon
The Secret of the Black Falcon
1961 · 6.3
Director
Guns of the Black Witch
Guns of the Black Witch
1961 · 7.0
Director
Stunt Squad
Stunt Squad
1977 · 6.2
Director, Screenplay