Domenico Paolella

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Domenico Paolella

Born October 18, 1915 · Foggia, Puglia, Italy

Died October 7, 2002 · aged 86

Domenico Paolella was an Italian film director and screenwriter whose career encompassed a wide range of genres from the 1940s to the 1970s. Born in Foggia, Apulia, he began his career directing documentaries and short films before transitioning to feature films. Paolella directed over 50 films, including historical epics like Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964), adventure films such as The…

Known For

Destinazione SanremoDestinazione Sanremo · 1959
Destinazione Sanremo
8.01959
MovieComedyMusic
Story of a Cloistered NunStory of a Cloistered Nun · 1973
Story of a Cloistered Nun
5.31973
MovieDrama
Refusing an arranged marriage, young aristocrat Carmela is sent to a convent. Her arrival intensifies the power struggle between the debauched nun Elizabeth and the stern Mother Superior, as both are smitten by Carmela's beauty.
Rosso e neroRosso e nero · 1954
Rosso e nero
9.01954
Movie
Il coraggioIl coraggio · 1955
Il coraggio
6.61955
MovieComedy
A wealthy trader saves the life of a poor suicidal man who then decides that his savior has the responsibility of taking care of him and his family.
Madri pericoloseMadri pericolose · 1960
Madri pericolose
6.01960
MovieRomanceComedy
A great Party is given by the rich family of Improta. Every kind of intrigue gets around this party. The purpose of every plan is to find a husband or a wife with a quality: wealth.
Pirates of the CoastPirates of the Coast · 1960
Pirates of the Coast
5.71960
MovieAdventure
Luis de Monterey is a ship captain who is pitted against a crafty pirates.
The Nun and the DevilThe Nun and the Devil · 1973
The Nun and the Devil
5.41973
MovieDramaHorror
It's 1577. The Mother Superior at the convent of Archangel is seriously ill. The determined and calculating Mother Giulia plots to become the next Mother Superior. She receives tough competition from tormented lesbian Sister Chiara and the lusty Sister Carmela.
Avenger of the Seven SeasAvenger of the Seven Seas · 1962
Avenger of the Seven Seas
6.61962
MovieAdventureCrime
It's 1790 and British Naval Commander Redway is driven by greed for money and will stop at nothing to get it. His second in command, David Robinson, questions his allegiance when Redway kills his father and takes his brother prisoner. In order to save his brother and avenge his father's death David must join forces with a band of pirates, led by Captain Bernard, hunt down and kill Redway.

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