Aldo Grimaldi
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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Champagne in paradiso1983 · Director | Director |
 The Maid Seduces the Cowards1980 · Director | Director |
 Cindy's Love Games1979 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 When Women Were Called Virgins1972 · Director | Director |
 Those Sweet Creatures1970 · Director | Director |
 Paths of War1970 · Director | Director |
 You Are Always In My Mind1969 · Director | Director |
 Il ragazzo che sorride1969 · Director | Director |
 All the Gold in the World1968 · Director | Director |
 The World's Gold1967 · Director | Director |
 4 Dollars of Revenge1966 · Screenplay | Screenplay |