Writing

Gian Paolo Callegari

Born November 24, 1909 · Rome, Italy

Died September 5, 1982 · aged 72

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 cent…

Known For

StromboliStromboli · 1950
Stromboli
7.11950
MovieDrama
After the end of WWII, a young Lithuanian woman and a young Italian man from Stromboli impulsively marry, but married life on the island is more demanding than she can accept.
The 300 SpartansThe 300 Spartans · 1962
The 300 Spartans
6.51962
MovieAdventureHistory
The 300 Spartans is an account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, in which the Greek Spartan King Leonidas, played by Richard Egan, led a remarkably small number of Greek Sparta to victory over an invading Persian army led by evil King Xerxes that was thought to number over 25,000. This spectacular conflict gave the Grecians enough time to organize a force to ultimately repel the Persians, and thus change the course of Western civilization.
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of CreteMinotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete · 1960
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
5.41960
MovieFantasy
King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur. The daughter raised by Minos tries to have her twin killed, but failing in her first attempt, continues to try to have her given to the Minotaur. Theseus, the Greek hero, tries to prevent it.
VirilityVirility · 1974
Virility
4.91974
MovieComedyRomance
A Sicilian (Turi Ferro) feels his masculinity threatened when his son returns with an androgynous girlfriend whom everyone else assumes to be male.
The House of the Lost DollsThe House of the Lost Dolls · 1974
The House of the Lost Dolls
3.21974
MovieThriller
A luxurious house stands in a deserted region, contrasting with its surroundings. It is a house of prostitution and its inmates are brought there against their will. One of them, Yvette, is helped to escape by Mr Gaston, a regular customer and she tells the story of her ordeal to the police.
Pontius PilatePontius Pilate · 1962
Pontius Pilate
6.71962
MovieDramaHistory
The events that culminated with the Passion of Christ seen from the perspective of Pontius Pilate, the Procurator of Judea who unwillingly condemned Christ to death. Based on the biblical Gospel of John.
The Beast of Babylon Against the Son of HerculesThe Beast of Babylon Against the Son of Hercules · 1963
The Beast of Babylon Against the Son of Hercules
5.31963
MovieAdventureAction
The rightful heir to the throne of Babylon leads a slave revolt against an evil ruler.
Vivere a sbafoVivere a sbafo · 1950
Vivere a sbafo
7.01950
MovieComedy
Italian comedy starring Peppino De Filippo, Mischa Auer, Dolores Palumbo and Virginia Belmont. Rosa Auricchio (Dolores Palumbo) and her daughter (Virginia Belmont) inherit a large fortune which they use to purchase a luxury hotel, then learning the hotel has never been successful. They meet a knight (Mischa Auer) who specializes in relaunching businesses. He fills the hotel with fake guests in order to attract real ones, and hires a broke baron (Peppino De Filippo) to relaunch the hotel.

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