Gian Paolo Callegari
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- November 24, 1909
- Died
- September 5, 1982
- Birthplace
- Rome, Italy
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

Virility 1974
Writer

The House of the Lost Dolls 1974
Director

Hot Nights of the Decameron 1972
Director

It Was Good to Love You 1968
Writer

The Tall, The Short, The Cat 1967
Screenplay, Story

Agent Sigma 3 - Mission Goldwalther 1967
Director

Password: Kill Agent Gordon 1966
Writer

Revolt of the Praetorians 1964
Writer

Messalina Against the Son of Hercules 1964
Writer

The Avenger of Venice 1964
Screenplay

The Tyrant of Lydia Against the Son of Hercules 1963
Writer

The Beast of Babylon Against the Son of Hercules 1963
Writer

Gladiator of Rome 1962
Writer

The 300 Spartans 1962
Writer

Samson Against the Sheik 1962
Screenplay, Story

Pontius Pilate 1962
Director, Screenplay

Call 22-22 Lieutenant Sheridan 1960
Story Supervisor

Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete 1960
Writer

The Head of a Tyrant 1959
Screenplay

The Warrior and the Slave Girl 1958
Screenplay

Gioventù disperata 1957
Screenplay

Amarti è il mio destino 1957
Screenplay

Accadde di notte 1956
Director

Black Devils of Kali 1954
Writer, Director

Mystery of the Black Jungle 1954
Director, Writer

I Piombi di Venezia 1953
Director, Writer

Eran trecento 1952
Screenplay, Story, Director

Last Meeting 1951
Screenplay

The Fighting Men 1950
Screenplay

Angel in the crowd 1950
Writer

The Outlaws 1950
Screenplay

Vivere a sbafo 1950
Writer

Stromboli 1950
Screenplay

Macario Against Zagomar 1944
Writer

Dagli Appennini alle Ande 1943
Screenplay

Il fanciullo del West 1942
Screenplay

The Thrill of the Skies 1940
Story, Assistant Director
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