Domenico Paolella
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
- Directing
- Born
- 1915-10-18 · Foggia, Puglia, Italy
- Died
- 2002-10-07
Known for
- Body Puzzle (1992) — Story
- Destinazione Piovarolo (1955) — Director
- Il coraggio (1955) — Director
- Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964) — Director
- Story of a Cloistered Nun (1973) — Director
- Danger!! Death Ray (1967) — Screenplay
- The Nun and the Devil (1973) — Director
- Stunt Squad (1977) — Director
- Avenger of the Seven Seas (1962) — Director
- Women of Devil's Island (1962) — Director
- Pirates of the Coast (1960) — Director
- Hercules Against the Mongols (1963) — Director
- Hercules Against the Barbarians (1964) — Director
- Undersea Fantasy (1940) — Producer
- Belli e brutti ridono tutti (1979) — Director
- Execution (1968) — Director