Gian Paolo Callegari

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Birthday 1909-11-24

Deathday 1982-09-05 (72 years old)

Place of Birth Rome, Italy

Also Known As Gianpaolo Callegari, Giampaolo Callegari

Gian Paolo Callegari

Biography

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.

Known For

Writer

1974
Virility

as Writer

1964
The Avenger of Venice

as Screenplay

1963
Hero of Babylon

as Writer

1962
1962
1962
Pontius Pilate

as Screenplay

1962
1960
Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan

as Story Supervisor

1959
The Head of a Tyrant

as Screenplay

1957
Gioventù disperata

as Screenplay

1957
1954
1953
1952
Eran trecento

as Screenplay

1952
Eran trecento

as Story

1951
Last Meeting

as Screenplay

1950
The Fighting Men

as Screenplay

1950
Stromboli

as Screenplay

1950
The Outlaws

as Screenplay

1950
Vivere a sbafo

as Writer

1950
1943

Director

1962
Pontius Pilate

as Director

1954
1953
1952
Eran trecento

as Director

1940
The Thrill of the Skies

as Assistant Director