Alfonso Brescia
Directing · Born 1930-01-06 · Roma, Lazio, Italia
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.
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As director
Club Vacanze 1995
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Murder in Blue Light 1991
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Miami Cops 1989
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Cross Mission 1988
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Iron Warrior 1987
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Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì 1983
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Tradimento 1982
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Giuramento 1982
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Children are Pieces of Your Heart 1981
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Inmate 1981
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The Mafia Triangle 1981
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Zappatore 1980
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Your Life for My Son 1980
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Beast in Space 1980
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Star Odyssey 1979
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Lo scugnizzo 1979
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The New Godfathers 1979
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Il mammasantissima 1979
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Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back 1979
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Naples... Serenade Caliber 9 1978
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The War of the Robots 1978
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Battle of the Stars 1978
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L'ultimo guappo 1978
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War of the Planets 1977
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Blood and Bullets 1976
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Loves, Bed and Betrayals 1976
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Omelette Italian Style 1976
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Sweet Teen 1976
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White Fang and the Hunter 1975
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White Fang and the Gold Diggers 1975
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The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul 1974
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Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women 1974
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Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy 1973
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Battle of the Amazons 1973
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Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor 1972
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Naked Girl Killed in the Park 1972
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Nights and Loves of Don Juan 1971
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Your Sweet Body to Kill 1970
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Kill Rommel! 1969
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The Labyrinth of Sex 1969
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Cry of Death 1968
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Hell in Normandy 1968
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Winchester Bill 1967
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Days of Violence 1967
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Killer Caliber .32 1967
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Missione sabbie roventi 1966
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My Gun is the Law 1965
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The Conqueror of Atlantis 1965
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The Magnificent Gladiator 1964
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Revolt of the Praetorians 1964
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