Sergio Bergonzelli

Born: 1924-08-25

Birthplace: Alba, Cuneo, Bergonzelli, Italy

Biography

Sergio Bergonzelli (25 August 1924 – 24 September 2002) was an Italian director, screenwriter, producer and actor.

Born in Alba, Cuneo, Bergonzelli graduated in Philosophy, then he started working as an actor with the stage name Siro Carme. After being assistant and second unit director in a number of genre films, in 1960 he made his debut as director and screenwriter with Seven in the Sun. Also a film producer, Bergonzelli was the first to produce Spaghetti Western films entirely shot in Italy. In the 1970s he specialized in the erotic genre.

Known For

Joy
The Sea Pirate
The Affairs of Messalina
In the Folds of the Flesh
M.M.M. 83
Cristiana, Devil Nun
Herod the Great
Hands Up, Dead Man! You're Under Arrest
Blood Delirium
The Bandit of Tacca del Lupo

Top Movie Credits

Joy Director
The Sea Pirate Director
The Affairs of Messalina (uncredited)
In the Folds of the Flesh Story
M.M.M. 83 Director
Cristiana, Devil Nun Director
Herod the Great First Assistant Director
Hands Up, Dead Man! You're Under Arrest Producer
Blood Delirium Writer
The Bandit of Tacca del Lupo