Aldo Grimaldi

Reżyseria, Scenariusz

1 stycznia 1942 — 5 sierpnia 1990 (48 years)
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.

Known For

  • Two Colonels
    Two Colonels1963
  • Cindy's Love Games
    Cindy's Love Games1979
  • The World's Gold
    The World's Gold1967
  • When Women Were Called Virgins
    When Women Were Called Virgins1972
  • Johnny Colt
    Johnny Colt1966
  • For All the Gold in the World
    For All the Gold in the World1968
  • 4 Dollars of Revenge
    4 Dollars of Revenge1966
  • Toto vs the Four
    Toto vs the Four1963
  • Wiwat kobiety
    Wiwat kobiety1970
  • So in Love
    So in Love1964
  • You Are Always in My Mind
    You Are Always in My Mind1969
  • The Handsome, the Ugly, and the Stupid
    The Handsome, the Ugly, and the Stupid1967
  • Paths of War
    Paths of War1970
  • I'm Not Worthy of You
    I'm Not Worthy of You1965
  • Nikt nie może mnie sądzić
    Nikt nie może mnie sądzić1966
  • Champagne in paradiso
    Champagne in paradiso1984
  • Stasera mi butto
    Stasera mi butto1967
  • My Love
    My Love1964
  • The Smile of a Child
    The Smile of a Child1969
  • Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone
    Questo pazzo, pazzo mondo della canzone1965

Filmografia

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
1963
Two Colonels · as Second Assistant Director