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

Messalina
Hercules and the Captive Women
Antigone
Amazons of Rome
100 Horsemen
The Gates of Heaven
The Revenge of Hercules
Legions of the Nile
The Trojan Women
Lady of the Camelias

Top Movie Credits

Messalina Director
Hercules and the Captive Women Director
Antigone Director
Amazons of Rome Director
100 Horsemen Screenplay
The Gates of Heaven
The Revenge of Hercules Director
Legions of the Nile Screenplay
The Trojan Women Director
Lady of the Camelias Director