Pasquale Squitieri
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 27, 1938 in Napoli, Campania, Italy
- Died
- February 18, 2017
- Active Years
- 1970–2025 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Pasquale Squitieri was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and politician who served as a senator. Born in Naples, Campania, Italy, on November 27, 1938, he graduated in law before becoming involved in stage work as an author for La battaglia and as an actor directed by Francesco Rosi. He made his film debut with Io e Dio, produced by Vittorio De Sica. After directing two Spaghetti Westerns under the name William Redford, he focused on drama films regarding social and political issues. His film Il prefetto di ferro won the David di Donatello for Best Film in 1978. Squitieri was married to Ottavia Fusco and Silvana Filotico. He died in Rome on February 18, 2017.
Career overview
Pasquale Squitieri was an Italian film director and screenwriter born in Naples, Campania, Italy, on November 27, 1938. After graduating in law, he was briefly involved in stage work as an author for La battaglia and as an actor in a production directed by Francesco Rosi. He made his film debut with Io e Dio, which was produced by Vittorio De Sica. Following this debut, he directed two Spaghetti Westerns under the name William Redford.
Squitieri eventually focused his career on drama films centered on political and social issues. His film Il prefetto di ferro won the David di Donatello for Best Film in 1978. Another film, Li chiamarono... briganti!, which concerned the brigand Carmine Crocco, was suspended from cinemas and is not available on the home video market. He was also a writer for Gli invisibili and is known for his work on The Gun and Razza selvaggia.
In addition to his film career, Squitieri was an Italian politician and senator. He died on February 18, 2017, in Rome at the age of 78. He was married to Ottavia Fusco and Silvana Filotico.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Pasquale Squitieri: il vizio della libertà (2025) as Self
- Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- L'altro Adamo (2014) Director
- Father (2011) Director
- Father (2011) Writer
- Noi c'eravamo (2011) as Self
- L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo (2010) as Self
- Il giorno della Shoah (2010) Director
- Il giorno della Shoah (2010) Writer
- Hotel Meina (2008) Writer
- L'avvocato de Gregorio (2003) Director
- L'avvocato de Gregorio (2003) Writer
- Li chiamarono... briganti! (1999) Director
- Li chiamarono... briganti! (1999) Editor
- Stupor Mundi (1997) Director
- Stupor Mundi (1997) Editor
- Act of Sorrow (1990) Director
- Act of Sorrow (1990) Writer
- Il colore dell'odio (1989) Director
- The Third Solution (1988) Director
- The Invisible Ones (1988) Director
- The Invisible Ones (1988) Screenplay
- Naso di cane (1986) Director
- The Repenter (1985) Story
- The Repenter (1985) Screenplay
- The Repenter (1985) Director
- Claretta (1984) Director
- Claretta (1984) Writer
- Savage Breed (1980) Director
- Savage Breed (1980) Writer
- Corleone (1978) Director
- Corleone (1978) Story
- Corleone (1978) Screenplay
- The Gun (1978) Director
- The Gun (1978) Screenplay
- I Am the Law (1977) Director
- I Am the Law (1977) Screenstory
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- The Climber (1975) Director
- The Climber (1975) Screenplay
- Blood Brothers (1974) Director
- Blood Brothers (1974) Story
- Blood Brothers (1974) Screenplay
- Viaggia, ragazza, viaggia, hai la musica nelle vene (1973) Director
- Viaggia, ragazza, viaggia, hai la musica nelle vene (1973) Story
- Viaggia, ragazza, viaggia, hai la musica nelle vene (1973) Writer
- Camorra (1972) Writer
- Camorra (1972) Director
- Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold (1971) Director
- Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold (1971) Screenplay
- Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold (1971) Story
- Django Challenges Sartana (1970) as 2nd Killer (Uncredited)
- Django Challenges Sartana (1970) Director
- Django Challenges Sartana (1970) Writer
- Io e Dio (1970) Director
- Io e Dio (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pasquale Squitieri best known for?
Pasquale Squitieri is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chiritotechin (2007), Chiritotechin (2007), Corleone (1978), Corleone (1978).
When and where was Pasquale Squitieri born?
Pasquale Squitieri was born on November 27, 1938 in Napoli, Campania, Italy. They passed away on February 18, 2017.
How many credits does Pasquale Squitieri have?
Pasquale Squitieri has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Pasquale Squitieri's background in cinema and television?
Pasquale Squitieri was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and politician who served as a senator. Born in Naples, Campania, Italy, on November 27, 1938, he graduated in law before becoming involved in stage work as an author for La battaglia and as an actor directed by Francesco Rosi. He made his film debut with I...
Pasquale Squitieri by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 36
- Django Challenges Sartana (1970) as 2nd Killer (Uncredited) — aged about 31
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