Gian Paolo Callegari

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Gian Paolo Callegari

Writing November 24, 1909

Rome, Italy

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 directi…

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Stromboli

Stromboli

7.1 1950 Movie
The 300 Spartans

The 300 Spartans

6.5 1962 Movie
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete

Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete

5.4 1960 Movie
In the Land of Don Quixote

In the Land of Don Quixote

5.2 1964 TV Show
The House of the Lost Dolls

The House of the Lost Dolls

3.2 1974 Movie
The Tall, The Short, The Cat

The Tall, The Short, The Cat

5.7 1967 Movie
Virility

Virility

4.9 1974 Movie
Revolt of the Praetorians

Revolt of the Praetorians

6.4 1964 Movie
Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate

6.7 1962 Movie
Gladiator of Rome

Gladiator of Rome

5.7 1962 Movie
Password: Kill Agent Gordon

Password: Kill Agent Gordon

3.6 1966 Movie
The Head of a Tyrant

The Head of a Tyrant

6.0 1959 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1974
    Virility

    Movie Writer

  2. 1974
    The House of the Lost Dolls

    Movie Director

  3. 1972
    Hot Nights of the Decameron

    Movie Director

  4. 1968
    It Was Good to Love You

    Movie Writer

  5. 1967
    The Tall, The Short, The Cat

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1967
    Agent Sigma 3 - Mission Goldwalther

    Movie Director

  7. 1966
    Password: Kill Agent Gordon

    Movie Writer

  8. 1964
    Revolt of the Praetorians

    Movie Writer

  9. 1964
    Messalina Against the Son of Hercules

    Movie Writer

  10. 1964
    The Avenger of Venice

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1964
    In the Land of Don Quixote

    TV show Writer

  12. 1963
    The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules

    Movie Writer

  13. 1963
    The Beast of Babylon Against the Son of Hercules

    Movie Writer

  14. 1962
    Gladiator of Rome

    Movie Writer

  15. 1962
    The 300 Spartans

    Movie Writer

  16. 1962
    Samson Against the Sheik

    Movie Screenplay

More credits
  1. 1962
    Pontius Pilate

    Movie Director

  2. 1960
    Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan

    Movie Story Supervisor

  3. 1960
    Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete

    Movie Writer

  4. 1959
    The Head of a Tyrant

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1958
    Canne al Vento

    TV show Writer

  6. 1958
    The Warrior and the Slave Girl

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1957
    Gioventù disperata

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1957
    Amarti è il mio destino

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1956
    Accadde di notte

    Movie Director

  10. 1954
    Black Devils of Kali

    Movie Writer

  11. 1954
    Mystery of the Black Jungle

    Movie Director

  12. 1953
    I Piombi di Venezia

    Movie Director

  13. 1952
    Eran trecento

    Movie Screenplay

  14. 1951
    Last Meeting

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1950
    The Fighting Men

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1950
    Angel in the crowd

    Movie Writer

  17. 1950
    The Outlaws

    Movie Screenplay

  18. 1950
    Vivere a sbafo

    Movie Writer

  19. 1950
    Stromboli

    Movie Screenplay

  20. 1944
    Macario Against Zagomar

    Movie Writer

  21. 1943
    Dagli Appennini alle Ande

    Movie Screenplay

  22. 1942
    Il fanciullo del West

    Movie Screenplay

  23. 1940
    The Thrill of the Skies

    Movie Story