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Gian Paolo Callegari

Writer · 1909–1982 · Rome, Italy

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Biography

Gian Paolo Callegari was an Italian screenwriter, journalist, and film director. He began his career as a journalist and novelist before transitioning to screenwriting and directing. Callegari directed films such as The Knight of the Black Sword (1956) and The Black Duke (1963). His work often focused on historical and adventure themes, contributing to the Italian genre cinema of the mid-20th century.

Wrote 35

1960s

  1. 1968

    It Was Good to Love You

    Writer

  2. 1967

    The Tall, The Short, The Cat

    Screenplay, Story

  3. 1966

    Password: Kill Agent Gordon

    Writer

  4. 1964

    Revolt of the Praetorians

    Writer

  5. Messalina Against the Son of Hercules

    Writer

  6. The Avenger of Venice

    Screenplay

  7. In the Land of Don Quixote

    Writer

  8. 1963

    The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules

    Writer

  9. 1962

    Gladiator of Rome

    Writer

  10. Samson Against the Sheik

    Screenplay, Story

  11. 1960

    Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan

    Story Supervisor

1950s

  1. 1959

    The Head of a Tyrant

    Screenplay

  2. 1958

    Canne al Vento

    Writer

  3. 1957

    Gioventù disperata

    Screenplay

  4. Amarti è il mio destino

    Screenplay

  5. 1954

    Black Devils of Kali

    Writer

  6. Mystery of the Black Jungle

    Writer

  7. 1953

    I Piombi di Venezia

    Writer

  8. 1952

    Eran trecento

    Story, Screenplay

  9. 1951

    Last Meeting

    Screenplay

  10. 1950

    The Fighting Men

    Screenplay

  11. Angel in the crowd

    Writer

  12. The Outlaws

    Screenplay

  13. Vivere a sbafo

    Writer

1940s

  1. 1944

    Macario Against Zagomar

    Writer

  2. 1943

    Dagli Appennini alle Ande

    Screenplay

  3. 1942

    Il fanciullo del West

    Screenplay

  4. 1940

    The Thrill of the Skies

    Story

Directed 10

1970s

  1. 1974

    The House of the Lost Dolls

    Director

  2. 1972

    Hot Nights of the Decameron

    Director

1960s

  1. 1967

    Agent Sigma 3 - Mission Goldwalther

    Director

  2. 1962

1950s

  1. 1956

    Accadde di notte

    Director

  2. 1954

    Black Devils of Kali

    Director

  3. Mystery of the Black Jungle

    Director

  4. 1953

    I Piombi di Venezia

    Director

  5. 1952

    Eran trecento

    Director

1940s

  1. 1940

    The Thrill of the Skies

    Assistant Director