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Bruno Vailati
Alexandria, Egypt
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…
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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 American actor Steve Reeves. In 1963, he co-directed Torpedo Bay, a war film starring James Mason. Vailati was also an accomplished underwater filmmaker, directing documentaries such as Andrea Doria -74 (1970), which explored the wreck of the Italian ocean liner. His work is noted for its adventurous spirit and technical proficiency, particularly in underwater cinematography.
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2020
Uomini e squali
Movie Director
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1977
Dear Monsters of the Sea
Movie Director
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1977
Danger in the Depths
Movie Director
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1976
Men and Sharks
Movie Director
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1970
Andrea Doria -74
Movie Director
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1963
Torpedo Bay
Movie Director
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1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV show Self
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1962
The Golden Arrow
Movie Writer
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1961
The Thief of Baghdad
Movie Producer
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1959
The Giant of Marathon
Movie Screenplay
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1959
Caltiki, the Immortal Monster
Movie Producer
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1959
Non perdiamo la testa
Movie Producer
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1959
Hercules Unchained
Movie Producer
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1956
The Screwball
Movie Writer
