Aldo Grimaldi

Director, Escritor

1 de enero de 1942 — 5 de agosto de 1990 (48 años)
Aldo Grimaldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Catania, Sicily, he was the son of director and screenwriter Giovanni Grimaldi. Aldo began his career as an assistant director on his father's films, gaining valuable industry experience. He made his directorial debut in 1967 with Nel sole, a film that achieved significant success and featured the popular singing duo Al Bano and Romina Power. Grimaldi continued to collaborate with the duo in subsequent films, including L'oro del mondo (1968) and Pensando a te (1969). Beyond musicarelli, he directed several commedie sexy all'italiana, such as When Women Were Called Virgins (1972). Grimaldi's films are noted for their light-hearted narratives and integration of contemporary music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy during his active years. He passed away in Rome in 1990 at the age of 48.

Conocido por

  • Two Colonels
    Two Colonels1962
  • Cuando las mujeres se llamaban madonas
    Cuando las mujeres se llamaban madonas1972
  • Mis amantes
    Mis amantes1979
  • The World's Gold
    The World's Gold1967
  • De rodillas ante ti
    De rodillas ante ti1964
  • Johnny Colt
    Johnny Colt1966
  • For All the Gold in the World
    For All the Gold in the World1968
  • Cuatro dólares de venganza
    Cuatro dólares de venganza1966
  • Those Sweet Creatures
    Those Sweet Creatures1970
  • Totó contra los cuatro
    Totó contra los cuatro1963
  • El guapo, el feo y el cretino
    El guapo, el feo y el cretino1967
  • You Are Always in My Mind
    You Are Always in My Mind1969
  • Franco y Ciccio en el sendero de la guerra
    Franco y Ciccio en el sendero de la guerra1970
  • I'm Not Worthy of You
    I'm Not Worthy of You1965
  • No One Can Judge Me
    No One Can Judge Me1966
  • Champagne en el paraíso
    Champagne en el paraíso1984
  • Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone
    Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone1965
  • Esta noche me lanzo
    Esta noche me lanzo1967
  • Amor mío
    Amor mío1964
  • Il ragazzo che sorride
    Il ragazzo che sorride1969

Filmography

1973
1972
1968
1967
Stasera mi butto · as First Assistant Director
1967
The Handsome, the Ugly, and the Stupid · as First Assistant Director
1966
Johnny Colt · as First Assistant Director
1966
No One Can Judge Me · as First Assistant Director
1965
Goldsinger · as First Assistant Director
1965
I'm Not Worthy of You · as First Assistant Director
1965
Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone · as First Assistant Director
1964
So in Love · as First Assistant Director
1964
My Love · as Second Assistant Director
1963
Toto vs the Four · as Second Assistant Director
1962
Two Colonels · as Second Assistant Director