Domenico Paolella
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Domenico Paolella
Filmography
Acting (1)
2000
9.0
Production & Directing (74)
1994
Power and LoversWriter
8.0
1994
Power and LoversStory
8.0
1993
Berlin '39Story
7.7
1993
Berlin '39Screenplay
7.7
1993
High RiskWriter
7.0
1992
Body PuzzleStory
5.3
1979
Belli e brutti ridono tuttiDirector
4.0
1979
Three Under the SheetsDirector
7.5
1979
GardeniaDirector
6.1
1977
Stunt SquadDirector
6.2
1977
Stunt SquadScreenplay
6.2
1974
The PreyDirector
5.8
1974
The PreyScreenplay
5.8
1973
Story of a Cloistered NunDirector
5.3
1973
5.3
1973
The Nun and the DevilDirector
5.4
1973
The Nun and the DevilWriter
5.4
1970
La ragazza del preteDirector
8.0
1968
ExecutionDirector
4.2
1968
ExecutionScreenplay
4.2
1968
ExecutionStory
4.2
1968
Il sole è di tuttiDirector
1968
Il sole è di tuttiStory
1968
Il sole è di tuttiWriter
1967
Hate for HateDirector
6.0
1967
Hate for HateWriter
6.0
1967
Danger!! Death RayScreenplay
3.1
1965
Operation AtlantisDirector
5.0
1965
Operation AtlantisScreenplay
5.0
1965
Operation AtlantisStory
5.0
1965
Challenge of the GladiatorDirector
5.0
1965
Challenge of the GladiatorScreenplay
5.0
1965
4.5
1965
Goliath at the Conquest of DamascusScreenplay
4.5
1964
Hercules and the Tyrants of BabylonScreenplay
4.6
1964
4.6
1964
4.6
1964
Songs, Bullies and ChicksDirector
6.5
1964
Hercules Against the BarbariansDirector
5.0
1964
Hercules Against the BarbariansScreenplay
5.0
1964
5.0
1963
Hercules Against the MongolsDirector
6.2
1963
Hercules Against the MongolsScreenplay
6.2
1963
Maskenball bei Scotland YardDirector
10.0
1962
The Rebel GladiatorsDirector
7.5
1962
The Rebel GladiatorsWriter
7.5
1962
Women of Devil's IslandDirector
4.3
1962
Women of Devil's IslandWriter
4.3
1962
Samson Against the SheikDirector
7.0
1962
Avenger of the Seven SeasDirector
6.6
1961
The Secret of the Black FalconDirector
6.3
1961
Guns of the Black WitchDirector
7.0
1960
Pirates of the CoastDirector
5.7
1960
Madri pericoloseScreenplay
6.0
1960
Madri pericoloseDirector
6.0
1960
I teddy boys della canzoneDirector
10.0
1959
Destinazione SanremoDirector
8.0
1957
Non sono più guaglioneDirector
8.0
1956
Sanremo cantaDirector
9.0
1955
Il coraggioDirector
6.6
1955
Destinazione PiovaroloDirector
6.9
1955
Songs from all over ItalyDirector
10.0
1954
Rosso e neroDirector
9.0
1954
Gran varietàWriter
6.7
1954
Gran varietàDirector
6.7
1953
Cavalcade of SongDirector
9.0
1953
Cavalcade of SongWriter
9.0
1952
Un ladro in paradisoDirector
8.0
1952
Half a Century of SongDirector
10.0
1944
L'Italia s'è destaDirector
1940
Undersea FantasyProducer
6.4
1940
10.0
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Sicilian SulfurDirector