Directing
Alfonso Brescia
IT, EN cinema · 70 credits
Born
6 January 1930
Died
5 June 2001 (aged 71)
Birthplace
Roma, Lazio, Italia
Also known as Al Bradey · Al Bradley · Al Bradly · Albert B. Leonard
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.
Known for
Filmography
Club Vacanze
Director
Murder in Blue Light
Screenplay, Director, Story
Miami Cops
Director
Cross Mission
Director
Iron Warrior
Story, Screenplay, Director
Choke Canyon
Writer
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
Director, Story, Screenplay
Giuramento
Director
Tradimento
Screenplay, Director
Inmate
Director, Screenplay
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Screenplay, Director
The Mafia Triangle
Director, Writer
Beast in Space
Director, Screenplay, Story
Your Life for My Son
Director, Screenplay
Zappatore
Director
The New Godfathers
as Man on the Street, Director
Star Odyssey
Director, Screenplay
Lo scugnizzo
Screenplay, Director
Il mammasantissima
Director
The War of the Robots
Director, Screenplay, Story
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Director, Screenplay
L'ultimo guappo
Director
Battle of the Stars
Director
War of the Planets
Writer, Director
Blood and Bullets
Director, Screenplay
Sweet Teen
Writer, Director
Omelette Italian Style
Writer, Director
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
Director, Screenplay, Story
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
Director, Writer
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
Director, Screenplay
Kill Rommel!
Director
The Labyrinth of Sex
Director
Hell in Normandy
Director
Cry of Death
Director
Killer Caliber .32
Director
Days of Violence
Director
Winchester Bill
Director
My Gun is the Law
Director, Writer
The Conqueror of Atlantis
Writer, Director
Gold Train
Screenplay
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Story, Screenplay
The Magnificent Gladiator
Director, Writer
Sword of Damascus
First Assistant Director
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Assistant Director
Sign of Zorro
Assistant Director
Vino, whisky e acqua salata
First Assistant Director
Cacciatori di dote
First Assistant Director
White Slave Ship
Assistant Director
Prisoner of the Iron Mask
First Assistant Director
A qualcuna piace calvo
First Assistant Director
The Sheriff
First Assistant Director
Caravan Petrol
First Assistant Director
Simpatico mascalzone
First Assistant Director
I prepotenti
First Assistant Director
The Third
First Assistant Director
I dritti
First Assistant Director