
Birthday: September 02, 1919
Death: February 26, 1990
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.

August 07, 1959

February 14, 1959

December 03, 1959

March 23, 1961

January 01, 1977

March 20, 1956

April 16, 1959

February 14, 1970

September 21, 1963

September 07, 1962

May 17, 2020

February 24, 1977

August 04, 1976