Biography
Alfio Caltabiano was an Italian actor, screenwriter, and film director, also known by pseudonyms such as Al Northon, Alf Randal, and Alf Thunder. He began his career leveraging his imposing physique, notably portraying Jesus Christ in the 1959 film Ben-Hur, where he is seen carrying the cross during the Via Crucis scene. Caltabiano appeared in numerous films, primarily Spaghetti Westerns, and made his directorial debut with Ballad of a Gunman (1967). He directed and wrote several films, includin...
Known For
Complete Filmography
California
1977
At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is ...
Keoma
1976
as Clay
Half-breed Keoma returns to his border hometown after service in the Civil War and finds it under the control of Caldwell, an ex-Confederate raider, a...
Keoma
1976
Stunts
Half-breed Keoma returns to his border hometown after service in the Civil War and finds it under the control of Caldwell, an ex-Confederate raider, a...
They Still Call Me Amen
1973
as Smith
Chaco and his band of downtrodden men meet Così Sia (Amen), who always seems to get the better of them. He takes on the men with a plan to break into ...
They Still Call Me Amen
1973
Director
Chaco and his band of downtrodden men meet Così Sia (Amen), who always seems to get the better of them. He takes on the men with a plan to break into ...
All Sons of the Saintest Mother
1973
as Bug Morano (as Alf Thunder)
Two crime families battle for supremacy in 1929 Chicago in this Italian crime spoof. One group, known as the "Sons of Mammasantissima" thereby profess...
All Sons of the Saintest Mother
1973
Director, Screenplay, Story
Two crime families battle for supremacy in 1929 Chicago in this Italian crime spoof. One group, known as the "Sons of Mammasantissima" thereby profess...
Man Called Amen
1972
as Reverend 'Ladrone' Smith
A very unlikely trio join forces in order to rob a bank: an ex-bandit called Smith, now a cheerful reverend, a nomadic artist and a pickpocket. Their ...
Man Called Amen
1972
Director, Writer
A very unlikely trio join forces in order to rob a bank: an ex-bandit called Smith, now a cheerful reverend, a nomadic artist and a pickpocket. Their ...
A Sword to Brando
1970
as The Count
In a mediaeval feudal hamlet, young girls are being abducted by a sect of devil-worshipers, all of whose faces are masked by sinister skulls. Brando, ...
A Sword to Brando
1970
Director, Writer
In a mediaeval feudal hamlet, young girls are being abducted by a sect of devil-worshipers, all of whose faces are masked by sinister skulls. Brando, ...
Bootleggers
1969
Director, Writer
A group of gangsters escape from prison and attempt to destroy a rival organisation holed up in a convent in Mexico.
Sartana Does Not Forgive
1968
Jorge Martin is relentlessly stalking a gang of outlaws led by the ruthless Slim who raped and murdered his bride.
Commandments for a Gangster
1968
as Five Cents
Northon is a retired gangster wants to avenge the death of his sister, who was married to Frank Cline. Cline disappeared while transporting a large sh...
Commandments for a Gangster
1968
Director, Writer
Northon is a retired gangster wants to avenge the death of his sister, who was married to Frank Cline. Cline disappeared while transporting a large sh...
Ballad of a Gunman
1967
as El Bedoja
Instead of fighting over newly gained money from a coach-robbery, two gangster-brothers (El Bedoja and Chiuchi) decide to rob a bank together. But Mar...
Ballad of a Gunman
1967
Director, Screenplay, Story
Instead of fighting over newly gained money from a coach-robbery, two gangster-brothers (El Bedoja and Chiuchi) decide to rob a bank together. But Mar...
Star Pilot
1966
as Artie
Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair o...
For Love and Gold
1966
as Arnolfo Mano-di-ferro
A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia, a province in the south of Italy. They elect a ...
For Love and Gold
1966
Weapons Master
A group of rogues steal a scroll granting its bearer the property of the land of Aurocastro in Apulia, a province in the south of Italy. They elect a ...
Erik the Viking
1965
as Indianischer Krieger
Viking chief Thorvald dies from a mortal combat wound. He realizes his son Erloff is not a worthy successor, but his will divides his property equally...
Seven Rebel Gladiators
1965
as Vadius
The ruthless Roman tribune, Vadio, joins forces with the evil Morakeb to take over the throne of Aristea, usurping King Krontal and stealing away his ...
Seven Rebel Gladiators
1965
Stunt Coordinator
The ruthless Roman tribune, Vadio, joins forces with the evil Morakeb to take over the throne of Aristea, usurping King Krontal and stealing away his ...
Two Idiots at Fort Alamo
1965
During the War of Succession, Franco and Ciccio are arrested for being accused of desertion from the Northern army. Rather than condemn them to death ...
The Revenge of the Gladiators
1964
as Muzio
Friends of Spartacus achieve revenge on the plotter who tries to make political capital out of the rumor that he is still alive. It was shot back to b...
Goliath and the Sins of Babylon
1963
as Meneos
Goliath battles for the freedom of the Babylonian people.
Colossus of the Arena
1962
as Psychios
A powerful man posing as a gladiator in Rome's fourth century discovers a plan to put the beautiful Queen in prison, which he thwarts by exposing a si...
The Son of Captain Blood
1962
as Man fighting at Dock (uncredited)
The son of a notorious pirate is placed on the path of righteousness by his love for a beautiful young woman.
Barabbas
1961
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barab...
Barabbas
1961
Armorer
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barab...
The Colossus of Rhodes
1961
as Creonte
While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patrio...
The Colossus of Rhodes
1961
Stunts
While on holiday in Rhodes, Athenian war hero Darios becomes involved in two different plots to overthrow the tyrannical king, one from Rhodian patrio...
Messalina
1960
Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of ter...
The Prince with the Red Mask
1955
Duke Altichieri rises to power, after his associate, Cpt. Alberico, kills governor Conte Filippo della Scala. 10 harsh years of tyranny follow, until ...