About

Known credits:
19
Birthday:
1919-09-02
Place of birth:
Alexandria, Egypt
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Bruno Vailati

Overview

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

Directing
2020 Uomini e squali Directing Director N/A
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1977 Dear Monsters of the Sea Directing Director 59
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1977 Danger in the Depths Directing Director N/A
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1976 Men and Sharks Directing Director 59
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1970 Andrea Doria -74 Directing Director N/A
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1963 Torpedo Bay Directing Director N/A
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1961 The Thief of Baghdad Directing Director 58
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Writing
1963 Torpedo Bay Writing Writer N/A
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1962 The Golden Arrow Writing Writer 58
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1961 The Thief of Baghdad Writing Writer 58
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1959 The Giant of Marathon Writing Screenplay 58
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1956 The Screwball Writing Writer 58
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Production
1961 The Thief of Baghdad Production Producer 58
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1959 The Giant of Marathon Production Producer 58
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1959 Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Production Producer 58
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1959 Non perdiamo la testa Production Producer 58
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1959 Hercules Unchained Production Producer 58
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1956 The Screwball Production Producer 58
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Camera
1970 Andrea Doria -74 Camera Underwater Camera N/A
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