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Bruno Vailati

Born September 2, 1919 · Alexandria, Egypt

Died February 26, 1990 · aged 70

Bruno Vailati was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to adventure and historical films. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the son of an Italian father and an Egyptian mother. Vailati began his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and assistant director. He co-directed The Giant of Marathon (1959) and The Thief of Baghdad (1961), both featuring…

Known For

Hercules UnchainedHercules Unchained · 1959
Hercules Unchained
★ 5.11959
MovieFantasyAction
En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
The Giant of MarathonThe Giant of Marathon · 1959
The Giant of Marathon
★ 5.21959
MovieAdventureHistory
A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army.
The Thief of BaghdadThe Thief of Baghdad · 1961
The Thief of Baghdad
★ 5.51961
MovieAdventureFantasy
When Karim impersonates a prince Osman, he steals the heart of Amina the Sultans daughter. The real prince intends to get Amina back by giving her a love potion. But his plan backfires and Amina becomes deathly ill. Karim must make it through 7 doors to retrieve the only thing that can save his love-a mystical blue rose. A timeless, enchanting story!
Caltiki, the Immortal MonsterCaltiki, the Immortal Monster · 1959
Caltiki, the Immortal Monster
★ 5.81959
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Academic researchers are chased by a nuclear-hot specimen of ancient Mayan blob.
Torpedo BayTorpedo Bay · 1963
Torpedo Bay
★ 7.01963
MovieWar
An Italian submarine captain tries to navigate his sub through enemy waters while being stalked by a British warship. They both make it to the neutral port of Tangiers where they agree a truce.
The Golden ArrowThe Golden Arrow · 1962
The Golden Arrow
★ 5.41962
MovieAdventureFantasy
Genies help an Arabian bandit (Tab Hunter) locate a magic arrow he needs to claim heirship to the sultan's kingdom.
Non perdiamo la testaNon perdiamo la testa · 1959
Non perdiamo la testa
★ 6.21959
MovieComedy
A mad scientist pursues a man hoping to study his brain.
Men and SharksMen and Sharks · 1976
Men and Sharks
★ 6.51976
MovieDocumentary
An instructive, yet full of adventure, nature feature documentary film that explains the life of sharks and their relationship with man.

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