Direction: Domenico Paolella

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Domenico Paolella. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Avenger of the Seven Seas

1962 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Richard Harrison · Michèle Mercier · Roldano Lupi · Marisa Belli

Synopsis Avenger of the Seven Seas (1962) is set in the year 1790, where the ruthless British Naval Commander Redway is consumed by an insatiable greed for wealth, resorting to any means necessary to amass his fortune. His second-in-command, David Robinson,...

4.4

30 votes

4.4

30 votes

Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon

1964 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Peter Lupus · Helga Liné · Mario Petri · Livio Lorenzon

Synopsis Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964) follows the legendary hero as he embarks on a quest to liberate the oppressed citizens of Babylon. The city is under the malevolent control of a wicked sorceress, who has enslaved its inhabitants....

3.8

29 votes

3.8

29 votes

Maciste Against the Sheik

1962 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Ed Fury · Gisella Arden · Erno Crisa · Piero Lulli

Synopsis Maciste Against the Sheik (1962) follows the thrilling adventures of Antonio, who is rescued by the mighty Maciste. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to free Antonio's father from imprisonment. However, their mission takes a dramatic turn when they...

3.7

33 votes

3.7

33 votes

Operation Atlantis

1966 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast John Ericson · Berna Rock · María Granada · Carlo Hinterman

Synopsis Operation Atlantis (1966) follows the thrilling journey of an American operative who uncovers a clandestine atomic metropolis constructed by the Red Chinese. This covert city is poised to launch a surprise invasion of the United States, setting the stage for...

3.5

28 votes

3.5

28 votes

Canzoni di tutta Italia

1955 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Marco Vicario · Rossana Podestà · Silvana Pampanini · Fausto Tozzi

Synopsis Canzoni di tutta Italia (1955) showcases the most renowned songs of the era, brought to life in iconic Italian locations: Rome, Florence, Turin, Naples, Milan, and Venice. The film captures the essence of each city through its music, offering a...

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Madri pericolose

1960 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Evi Maltagliatim · Ave Ninchi · Dina Perbellini · Nando Bruno

Synopsis Madri pericolose (1960) unfolds during a lavish gathering hosted by the affluent Improta family, where various schemes and manipulations come to light. The primary goal of these machinations is to secure advantageous marriages, with wealth being the key factor. The...

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Challenge of the Gladiator

1965 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Peter Lupus · Massimo Serato · Livio Lorenzon · Gloria Milland

Synopsis Challenge of the Gladiator (1965) follows the cunning Roman senator Lucius Quintilius as he embarks on a clandestine expedition to Thrace, aiming to seize a fabled treasure. Lucius is joined by his daughter Livia, disguised as a Christian slave, his...

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Ursus, il gladiatore ribelle

1962 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Dan Vadis · Gloria Milland · José Greci · Sergio Ciani

Synopsis Ursus, il gladiatore ribelle (1962) follows the epic tale of Ursus, a formidable warrior who is compelled to battle the most renowned gladiator in Rome. His motivation? To convince the Emperor to show mercy to his village, which is under...

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Guns of the Black Witch

1961 · Movie · 98 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Don Megowan · Silvana Pampanini · Emma Danieli · Livio Lorenzon

Synopsis Guns of the Black Witch (1961) is set in the tumultuous 17th century, where a small village serves as a sanctuary for a group of French buccaneers. The tranquility is shattered when Spanish forces, led by the ruthless Guzmán, launch...

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Execution

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast John Richardson · Mimmo Palmara · Franco Giornelli · Piero Vida

Synopsis Execution (1968) follows the tale of Clips, a relentless bounty hunter, who is on the trail of John Coler, a man who has deceived him and kept a shared loot for himself. After a relentless pursuit, Clips finally corners his...

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Stunt Squad

1977 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Marcel Bozzuffi · Vittorio Mezzogiorno · Riccardo Salvino · Claudia Giannotti

Synopsis Stunt Squad (1977) follows the story of a resolute police commissioner who takes decisive action in response to the chaos caused by criminal gangs terrorizing the streets of Italy. In a bold move, he assembles an elite team of motorcycle-riding...

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The Prey

1974 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Zeudi Araya · Renzo Montagnani · Franco Gasparri · Micheline Presle

Synopsis The Prey (1974) follows the tense narrative of a man who attempts to flee from his wife, only to find that his carefully laid escape plan spirals into a disastrous and unpredictable series of events. As he struggles to evade...

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Gardenia

1979 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Franco Califano · Martin Balsam · Robert Webber · Eleonora Vallone

Synopsis Gardenia (1979) is a gripping tale set in the heart of Rome, where the protagonist, Gardenia, runs a successful restaurant and adheres to the traditional codes of the city's underworld. His life takes a dramatic turn when Salluzzo, a ruthless...

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Pirates of the Coast

1960 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Lex Barker · Estella Blain · Livio Lorenzon · Liana Orfei

Synopsis Pirates of the Coast (1960) is a vibrant and lavish Italian costume adventure that stars Barker as a daring ship captain. He finds himself in a thrilling battle of wits and strategy against a cunning pirate. The narrative is filled...

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