Domenico Paolella
Born:
1915-10-18
From:
Foggia, Puglia, Italy
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.
Acting
Writing
Power and Lovers
Berlin '39
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High Risk
Body Puzzle
Stunt Squad
The Prey
Story of a Cloistered Nun
The Nun and the Devil
Execution
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Il sole è di tutti
Hate for Hate
Danger!! Death Ray
Operation Atlantis
Challenge of the Gladiator
Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
Hercules Against the Barbarians
Hercules Against the Mongols
The Rebel Gladiators
Women of Devil's Island
Madri pericolose
Gran varietà
Cavalcade of Song
The Thrill of the Skies
Directing
Belli e brutti ridono tutti
Three Under the Sheets
Gardenia
Stunt Squad
The Prey
Story of a Cloistered Nun
The Nun and the Devil
La ragazza del prete
Execution
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Il sole è di tutti
Hate for Hate
Operation Atlantis
Challenge of the Gladiator
Goliath at the Conquest of Damascus
Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon
Songs, Bullies and Chicks
Hercules Against the Barbarians
Hercules Against the Mongols
Maskenball bei Scotland Yard
The Rebel Gladiators
Women of Devil's Island
Samson Against the Sheik
Avenger of the Seven Seas
The Secret of the Black Falcon
