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Alfonso Brescia

Italian film director (1930-2001) · Italy · On the map · Directors · Died at 71

Alfonso Brescia was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He began working in film against his father's wishes, and eventually directed his first film Revolt of the Praetorians in 1964.

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2001Died6 June 20011995Club VacanzeFilm, Director1987Iron WarriorFilm, Director, Writer1983Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sìFilm, Director, Writer1982GiuramentoFilm, Director1980Beast in SpaceFilm, Director, Writer1978Battle of the StarsFilm, Director1976Blood and BulletsFilm, Director, Writer1975White Fang and the HunterFilm, Director1973Battle of the AmazonsFilm, Director1971Nights and Loves of Don JuanFilm, Director1969The Labyrinth of SexFilm, Director1968Hell in NormandyFilm, Director1966How We Robbed the Bank of ItalyFilm, Writer1964Revolt of the PraetoriansFilm, Director1930Born6 January 1930

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Brescia worked in several genres in the Italian film industry, including five science fiction films he directed following the release of Star Wars. His work slowed down towards the late 1980s, and his last film Club Vacanze could not get distribution.

Country
Italy
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2001 · aged 71

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