Born 1909 (age 72) · Rome, Italy
Appears in 37 titles

Gian Paolo Callegari was an Italian screenwriter, journalist, and film director. He began his career as a journalist and novelist before transitioning to screenwriting and directing. Callegari directed films such as The Knight of the Black Sword (1956) and The Black Duke (1963). His work often focused on historical and adventure themes, contributing to the Italian genre cinema of the mid-20th century.

Filmography

Stromboli
7.1
Stromboli
1950
Screenplay
The 300 Spartans
6.4
The 300 Spartans
1962
Writer
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
5.7
The Tall, The Short, The Cat
1967
Screenplay
Gladiator of Rome
5.7
Gladiator of Rome
1962
Writer
Revolt of the Praetorians
6.4
Revolt of the Praetorians
1964
Writer
Virility
4.9
Virility
1974
Writer
Pontius Pilate
6.8
Pontius Pilate
1962
Screenplay
The Avenger of Venice
6.3
The Avenger of Venice
1964
Screenplay
Password: Kill Agent Gordon
The Head of a Tyrant
6.0
The Head of a Tyrant
1959
Screenplay
Last Meeting
6.9
Last Meeting
1951
Screenplay
Samson Against the Sheik
7.0
Samson Against the Sheik
1962
Story
Samson Against the Sheik
7.0
Samson Against the Sheik
1962
Screenplay
Mystery of the Black Jungle
Messalina Against the Son of Hercules
Hero of Babylon
5.3
Hero of Babylon
1963
Writer
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
6.7
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
1958
Screenplay