An Italian director and writer, born on May 19, 1917, in Cava de' Tirreni, Campania, Italy. Before deciding to become a filmmaker, he worked in academia. He is known for Missione finale (1988), Texas, Adios (1966), and Odia il prossimo tuo (1968). His last film was Un maledetto soldato (1988). He died on November 12, 2007 in Rome, Lazio, Italy