Vittorio Cottafavi

Born: 1914-01-30

Birthplace: Modena, Italy

Biography

Vittorio Cottafavi (30 January 1914 – 14 December 1998) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 70 films between 1943 and 1985. His film Il diavolo sulle colline was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival.

Known For

The Revenge of Hercules
Amazons of Rome
Hercules and the Captive Women
Messalina
Almayer's Folly
The Gates of Heaven
The Warrior and the Slave Girl
The Trojan Women
100 Horsemen
Legions of the Nile

Top Movie Credits

Messalina Director
100 Horsemen Screenplay