Maurizio Pradeaux
Known for
Directing
Born
April 16, 1931
Birthplace
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Died
July 1, 2022 (aged 91)
Biography
Maurizio Pradeaux was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the giallo genre—a style of Italian thriller and horror films. He began his career as a production assistant, collaborating with director Emimmo Salvi. Pradeaux made his directorial debut with the Spaghetti Western Ramon the Mexican (1967). He wrote the screenplays for all the films he directed, many of which are categorized as giallo. Notable works include Death Carries a Cane (1973) and Death Steps in the Dark (1977). In the late 1980s to early 2000s, Pradeaux focused on distributing soft erotic films and Asian cinema through his company, Megastar Pictures. Later in life, he authored historical n...
Best known work
Filmography
1989
Thrilling LoveDirector, Screenplay
1977
Death Steps in the DarkDirector, Screenplay
1974
The Sons of White FangDirector, Writer
1973
Death Carries a Caneas Killer (uncredited), Director, Writer
1972
Sentence of GodScreenplay
1970
Churchill's LeopardsDirector, Screenplay
1967
28 Minutes for 3 Million DollarsDirector, Writer
1966
Ramon the MexicanDirector, Writer
1962
Vulcan, Son of GioveProduction Secretary
1959
La Pica sul PacificoSecond Assistant Director









