Domenico Paolella
Director, Writer, Producer
October 18, 1915 — October 7, 2002 (86 years)
Domenico Paolella was an Italian film director and screenwriter whose career encompassed a wide range of genres from the 1940s to the 1970s. Born in Foggia, Apulia, he began his career directing documentaries and short films before transitioning to feature films. Paolella directed over 50 films, including historical epics like Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964), adventure films such as The Two Gladiators (1964), and Spaghetti Westerns like Execution (1968). He was also known for his work in the nunsploitation genre with films like The Nuns of Saint Archangel (1973). Paolella's films are noted for their dynamic storytelling and engagement with popular cinematic trends of his time.
Known For
Filmography
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| 1973 | The Nun and the DevilOn Plex |
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| 1979 | |
| 1977 | Stunt Squad · as Screenplay |
| 1974 | The Prey · as Screenplay |
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| 1973 | The Nun and the DevilOn Plex |
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| 1967 | Danger!! Death Ray · as Screenplay |
| 1965 | Operation Atlantis · as Screenplay |
| 1965 | Challenge of the Gladiator · as Screenplay |
| 1965 | Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus · as Screenplay |
| 1964 | Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 1963 | Hercules Against the Mongols · as Screenplay |
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| 1960 | Madri pericolose · as Screenplay |
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| 1993 | Berlin '39 · as Story |
| 1992 | Body Puzzle · as Story |
| 1968 | Execution · as Story |
| 1964 | Hercules Against the Barbarians · as Story |