As Director, As Writer
Murder in Blue Light
1991
4.8
Alfonso Brescia
Directing
Birth Date
January 6, 1930
Place of Birth
Roma, Lazio, Italia
Date of Death
June 5, 2001
Biography
Alfonso Brescia was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his work in various genres, including science fiction, peplum, and Spaghetti Westerns. He began his career in the 1960s, directing films such as The Magnificent Gladiator (1964) and The Conqueror of Atlantis (1965). Brescia gained notoriety in the late 1970s for his low-budget science fiction films, often inspired by the success of Star Wars. These films, including War of the Robots (1978) and Star Odyssey (1979), are noted for their imaginative storytelling despite budget constraints. Throughout his career, Brescia directed over 50 films, showcasing his versatility and adaptability to popular cinematic trends.
Complete Filmography
As Director
Miami Cops
1989
5.0
As Director
Cross Mission
1988
3.0
As Writer
Choke Canyon
1986
4.9
As Director, As Writer
Laura... a 16 anni mi dicesti sì
1983
5.2
As Director, As Writer
Children are Pieces of Your Heart
1981
7.9
As Director, As Writer
Inmate
1981
6.0
As Director, As Writer
The Mafia Triangle
1981
5.8
As Director
The New Godfathers
1979
6.8
As Director, As Writer
The War of the Robots
1978
3.2
As Director
Battle of the Stars
1978
2.3
As Director
L'ultimo guappo
1978
6.0
As Director, As Writer
War of the Planets
1977
3.6
As Director, As Writer
Blood and Bullets
1976
4.0
As Director
Loves, Bed and Betrayals
1976
3.6
As Director, As Writer
Sweet Teen
1976
4.0
As Director
White Fang and the Gold Diggers
1975
2.0
As Director, As Writer
Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women
1974
5.8
As Director, As Writer
Helen, Yes... Helen of Troy
1973
5.5
As Director
Nights and Loves of Don Juan
1971
3.5