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
1970s
- 1974
1960s
- 1968
It Was Good to Love You
Writer
- 1967
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
Screenplay, Story
- 1966
Password: Kill Agent Gordon
Writer
- 1964
Revolt of the Praetorians
Writer
Messalina Against the Son of Hercules
Writer
The Avenger of Venice
Screenplay
In the Land of Don Quixote
Writer
- 1963
The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules
Writer
- 1962
Gladiator of Rome
Writer
Samson Against the Sheik
Screenplay, Story
- 1960
Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan
Story Supervisor
1950s
- 1959
The Head of a Tyrant
Screenplay
- 1958
Canne al Vento
Writer
- 1957
Gioventù disperata
Screenplay
Amarti è il mio destino
Screenplay
- 1954
Black Devils of Kali
Writer
Mystery of the Black Jungle
Writer
- 1953
I Piombi di Venezia
Writer
- 1952
Eran trecento
Story, Screenplay
- 1951
Last Meeting
Screenplay
- 1950
The Fighting Men
Screenplay
Angel in the crowd
Writer
The Outlaws
Screenplay
Vivere a sbafo
Writer
1940s
- 1944
Macario Against Zagomar
Writer
- 1943
Dagli Appennini alle Ande
Screenplay
- 1942
Il fanciullo del West
Screenplay
- 1940
The Thrill of the Skies
Story
Directed 10
1970s
- 1974
The House of the Lost Dolls
Director
- 1972
Hot Nights of the Decameron
Director
1960s
- 1967
Agent Sigma 3 - Mission Goldwalther
Director
- 1962
1950s
- 1956
Accadde di notte
Director
- 1954
Black Devils of Kali
Director
Mystery of the Black Jungle
Director
- 1953
I Piombi di Venezia
Director
- 1952
Eran trecento
Director
1940s
- 1940
The Thrill of the Skies
Assistant Director