Alfonso Brescia
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Alfonso Brescia
Filmography
Acting (1)
1979
The New Godfathersas Man on the Street
6.9
Production & Directing (100)
1995
Club VacanzeDirector
4.8
1991
Murder in Blue LightScreenplay
5.1
1991
Murder in Blue LightStory
5.1
1991
Murder in Blue LightDirector
5.1
1989
Miami CopsDirector
6.7
1988
Cross MissionDirector
5.0
1987
Iron WarriorStory
4.7
1987
Iron WarriorScreenplay
4.7
1987
Iron WarriorDirector
4.7
1986
Choke CanyonWriter
5.2
1983
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sìScreenplay
6.1
1983
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sìDirector
6.1
1983
6.1
1982
TradimentoScreenplay
6.5
1982
TradimentoDirector
6.5
1982
GiuramentoDirector
6.8
1981
Children are Pieces of Your HeartScreenplay
8.3
1981
8.3
1981
InmateDirector
6.5
1981
InmateScreenplay
6.5
1981
The Mafia TriangleDirector
7.2
1981
The Mafia TriangleWriter
7.2
1980
ZappatoreDirector
7.7
1980
Your Life for My SonDirector
5.5
1980
Your Life for My SonScreenplay
5.5
1980
Beast in SpaceDirector
4.2
1980
Beast in SpaceScreenplay
4.2
1980
Beast in SpaceStory
4.2
1979
Star OdysseyDirector
2.9
1979
Star OdysseyScreenplay
2.9
1979
Lo scugnizzoDirector
6.8
1979
Lo scugnizzoScreenplay
6.8
1979
The New GodfathersDirector
6.9
1979
Il mammasantissimaDirector
6.2
5.2
1978
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9Director
6.7
1978
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9Screenplay
6.7
1978
The War of the RobotsDirector
3.5
1978
3.5
1978
The War of the RobotsScreenplay
3.5
1978
Battle of the StarsDirector
3.4
1978
L'ultimo guappoDirector
6.2
1977
War of the PlanetsWriter
4.1
1977
War of the PlanetsDirector
4.1
1976
Blood and BulletsDirector
4.3
1976
Blood and BulletsScreenplay
4.3
1976
Loves, Bed and BetrayalsDirector
4.3
1976
Omelette Italian StyleDirector
4.0
1976
Omelette Italian StyleWriter
4.0
1976
Sweet TeenWriter
4.2
1976
Sweet TeenDirector
4.2
1975
White Fang and the HunterDirector
6.5
1975
White Fang and the Gold DiggersDirector
5.0
1974
6.0
1974
5.9
1974
Super Stooges vs the Wonder WomenScreenplay
5.9
1974
5.9
1973
Helen, Yes... Helen of TroyDirector
4.2
1973
4.2
1973
Battle of the AmazonsDirector
4.1
1972
4.0
1972
4.0
1972
Naked Girl Killed in the ParkDirector
5.7
1971
Nights and Loves of Don JuanDirector
3.7
1970
Your Sweet Body to KillDirector
6.3
1969
Kill Rommel!Director
5.5
1969
The Labyrinth of SexDirector
3.5
1968
Cry of DeathDirector
4.3
1968
Hell in NormandyDirector
5.0
1967
Winchester BillDirector
6.5
1967
Days of ViolenceDirector
5.8
1967
Killer Caliber .32Director
5.4
1966
Missione sabbie roventiDirector
7.0
1966
6.3
1965
Gold TrainScreenplay
6.7
5.8
1965
My Gun is the LawDirector
8.0
1965
My Gun is the LawWriter
8.0
1965
8.0
1965
The Conqueror of AtlantisDirector
8.0
1964
The Magnificent GladiatorDirector
6.0
1964
6.0
1964
5.6
5.6
1964
Revolt of the PraetoriansDirector
6.4
1964
The Two GladiatorsWriter
5.5
1964
Sword of DamascusFirst Assistant Director
8.0
1963
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of HerculesAssistant Director
6.0
1963
Sign of ZorroAssistant Director
6.0
1962
Vino, whisky e acqua salataFirst Assistant Director
5.5
1961
White Slave ShipAssistant Director
6.0
1961
Prisoner of the Iron MaskFirst Assistant Director
7.5
1961
Cacciatori di doteFirst Assistant Director
9.0
1959
A qualcuna piace calvoFirst Assistant Director
10.0
1959
Caravan PetrolFirst Assistant Director
8.0
1959
The SheriffFirst Assistant Director
7.8
1959
Simpatico mascalzoneFirst Assistant Director
9.0
1958
The ThirdFirst Assistant Director
7.0
1958
I prepotentiFirst Assistant Director
7.3
1957
I drittiFirst Assistant Director
8.0