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Aldo Grimaldi

Directing

0.2 Popularity Jan 01, 1942 (48 years old) Catania, Italy

Aldo Grimaldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Catania, Sicily, he was the son of director and screenwriter Giovanni Grimaldi. Aldo beg...

Biography

Aldo Grimaldi was an Italian film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to the "musicarello" genre—a blend of musical and comedy films popular in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Catania, Sicily, he was the son of director and screenwriter Giovanni Grimaldi. Aldo began his career as an assistant director on his father's films, gaining valuable industry experience. He made his directorial debut in 1967 with Nel sole, a film that achieved significant success and featured the popular singing duo Al Bano and Romina Power. Grimaldi continued to collaborate with the duo in subsequent films, including L'oro del mondo (1968) and Pensando a te (1969). Beyond musicarelli, he directed several commedie sexy all'italiana, such as When Women Were Called Virgins (1972). Grimaldi's films are noted for their light-hearted narratives and integration of contemporary music, reflecting the cultural trends of Italy during his active years. He passed away in Rome in 1990 at the age of 48.

Filmography 28

1983
1980
1979
Cindy's Love Games Movie

Director

1979
1973
1970
1970
Paths of War Movie

Director

1969
1969
1968
1967
The World's Gold Movie

Director

1967
Tonight I'll Throw Me Movie

First Assistant Director

1967
The Handsome, The Ugly, And The Stupid Movie

First Assistant Director

1967
Soldati e capelloni Movie

First Assistant Director

1966
Johnny Colt Movie

First Assistant Director

1966
No One Can Judge Me Movie

First Assistant Director

1966
4 Dollars of Revenge Movie

Screenplay

1966

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday January 01, 1942 (48 years old)
Died August 05, 1990
Place of Birth Catania, Italy
Also Known As Arnaldo Grimaldi
Years Active 1963 - 1983
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
28 Total Credits