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 novels such as Raffaela e La Fornarina and L'Amore Occulto.
Filmography
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Crew
Crew Credits
Thrilling Love
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Thrilling Love
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1989
Death Steps in the Dark
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1977
Death Steps in the Dark
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1977
The Sons of White Fang
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1974
The Sons of White Fang
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1974
Death Carries a Cane
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1973
Death Carries a Cane
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1973
Sentence of God
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1972
Churchill's Leopards
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1970
Churchill's Leopards
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1970
28 Minutes for 3 Million Dollars
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
28 Minutes for 3 Million Dollars
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1967
Ramon the Mexican
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
Ramon the Mexican
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1966
Vulcan, Son of Giove
Role: Production Secretary
MOVIE • 1962
La Pica sul Pacifico
Role: Second Assistant Director
MOVIE • 1959