Alfonso Brescia

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.

Directed

1. Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women (1974) — Director
2. The War of the Robots (1978) — Director
3. War of the Planets (1977) — Director
4. Beast in Space (1980) — Director
5. Iron Warrior (1987) — Director
6. Naked Girl Killed in the Park (1972) — Director
7. Star Odyssey (1979) — Director
8. Killer Caliber .32 (1967) — Director
9. White Fang and the Hunter (1975) — Director
10. Days of Violence (1967) — Director
11. Your Sweet Body to Kill (1970) — Director
12. Battle of the Amazons (1973) — Director
13. Battle of the Stars (1978) — Director
14. Hell in Normandy (1968) — Director
15. Nights and Loves of Don Juan (1971) — Director
16. Zappatore (1980) — Director
17. Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor (1972) — Director
18. Club Vacanze (1995) — Director
19. Giuramento (1982) — Director
20. The New Godfathers (1979) — Director
21. Sweet Teen (1976) — Director
22. Revolt of the Praetorians (1964) — Director
23. Naples... Serenade Caliber 9 (1978) — Director
24. Murder in Blue Light (1991) — Director
25. Loves, Bed and Betrayals (1976) — Director
26. Blood and Bullets (1976) — Director
27. Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back (1979) — Director
28. Tradimento (1982) — Director
29. Inmate (1981) — Director
30. Lo scugnizzo (1979) — Director
31. Children are Pieces of Your Heart (1981) — Director
32. L'ultimo guappo (1978) — Director
33. Il mammasantissima (1979) — Director
34. The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul (1974) — Director
35. Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì (1983) — Director
36. Kill Rommel! (1969) — Director
37. The Labyrinth of Sex (1969) — Director
38. Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy (1973) — Director
39. The Mafia Triangle (1981) — Director
40. Omelette Italian Style (1976) — Director

Also appeared in

1. The New Godfathers (1979) — Man on the Street