Bruno Vailati

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1919-09-02

Deathday 1990-02-26 (70 years old)

Place of Birth Alexandria, Egypt

Bruno Vailati

Biography

Bruno Vailati was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his contributions to adventure and historical films. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the son of an Italian father and an Egyptian mother. Vailati began his career in the film industry as a screenwriter and assistant director. He co-directed The Giant of Marathon (1959) and The Thief of Baghdad (1961), both featuring American actor Steve Reeves. In 1963, he co-directed Torpedo Bay, a war film starring James Mason. Vailati was also an accomplished underwater filmmaker, directing documentaries such as Andrea Doria -74 (1970), which explored the wreck of the Italian ocean liner. His work is noted for its adventurous spirit and technical proficiency, particularly in underwater cinematography.

Known For

Writer

1963
Torpedo Bay

as Writer

1962
1961
1959
The Giant of Marathon

as Screenplay

1956
The Screwball

as Writer

Director

2020
Uomini e squali

as Director

1977
1977
1976
Men and Sharks

as Director

1970
Andrea Doria -74

as Director

1963
Torpedo Bay

as Director

1961
1959

Producer

1961
1959
Hercules Unchained

as Producer

1959
1959
1956
The Screwball

as Producer

Camera

1970
Andrea Doria -74

as Underwater Camera