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 64
1990s
- 1995
Club Vacanze
Director
- 1991
Murder in Blue Light
Director
1980s
- 1989
Miami Cops
Director
- 1988
Cross Mission
Director
- 1987
- 1983
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
Director
- 1982
Tradimento
Director
Giuramento
Director
- 1981
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Director
Inmate
Director
The Mafia Triangle
Director
- 1980
Zappatore
Director
Your Life for My Son
Director
1970s
- 1979
Lo scugnizzo
Director
Il mammasantissima
Director
Naples... The Camorra Challenges, the City Hits Back
Director
- 1978
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Director
The War of the Robots
Director
Battle of the Stars
Director
L'ultimo guappo
Director
- 1977
War of the Planets
Director
- 1976
Blood and Bullets
Director
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
Director
Omelette Italian Style
Director
Sweet Teen
Director
- 1975
White Fang and the Hunter
Director
White Fang and the Gold Diggers
Director
- 1974
The Inheritance of Uncle Goodsoul
Director
- 1973
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
Director
- 1972
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
Director
- 1971
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
Director
- 1970
Your Sweet Body to Kill
Director
1960s
- 1969
Kill Rommel!
Director
The Labyrinth of Sex
Director
- 1968
Cry of Death
Director
- 1967
Winchester Bill
Director
- 1966
Missione sabbie roventi
Director
- 1965
My Gun is the Law
Director
The Conqueror of Atlantis
Director
- 1964
Revolt of the Praetorians
Director
Sword of Damascus
First Assistant Director
- 1963
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Assistant Director
Sign of Zorro
Assistant Director
- 1962
Vino, whisky e acqua salata
First Assistant Director
- 1961
White Slave Ship
Assistant Director
Prisoner of the Iron Mask
First Assistant Director
Cacciatori di dote
First Assistant Director
1950s
- 1959
The Sheriff
First Assistant Director
Simpatico mascalzone
First Assistant Director
- 1958
The Third
First Assistant Director
I prepotenti
First Assistant Director
- 1957
I dritti
First Assistant Director
Wrote 29
1990s
- 1991
Murder in Blue Light
Screenplay, Story
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1983
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
Screenplay, Story
- 1982
Tradimento
Screenplay
- 1981
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
Screenplay
Inmate
Screenplay
The Mafia Triangle
Writer
- 1980
Your Life for My Son
Screenplay
1970s
- 1979
Lo scugnizzo
Screenplay
- 1978
Naples... Serenade Caliber 9
Screenplay
The War of the Robots
Story, Screenplay
- 1977
War of the Planets
Writer
- 1976
Blood and Bullets
Screenplay
Omelette Italian Style
Writer
Sweet Teen
Writer
- 1974
- 1973
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
Writer
- 1972
Poppea: A Prostitute in Service of the Emperor
Screenplay
1960s
- 1966
How We Robbed the Bank of Italy
Story
- 1965
Gold Train
Screenplay
How We Got Into Trouble with the Army
Story
My Gun is the Law
Writer
The Conqueror of Atlantis
Writer
- 1964
The Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules
Screenplay, Story
The Two Gladiators
Writer
Acted in 1
1970s
- 1979