Alfio Caltabiano
Acting
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, including Comandamenti per un gangster (1968) and Tutti figli di Mammasantissima (1973). Caltabiano was also a stuntman and fight choreographer, contributing to the action sequences in his films. His career concluded in 1977 after completing the film California.
Known for
Acting23
movieKeoma
1976
Clay
movieAll Sons of the Saintest Mother
1973
Bug Morano (as Alf Thunder)
movieMan Called Amen
1972
Reverend 'Ladrone' Smith
movieA Sword to Brando
1970
The Count
movieCommandments for a Gangster
1968
Five Cents
movieBallad of a Gunman
1967
El Bedoja
movieStar Pilot
1966
Artie
movieFor Love and Gold
1966
Arnolfo Mano-di-ferro
movieErik the Viking
1965
Indianischer Krieger
movieColossus of the Arena
1962
Psychios
movieThe Son of Captain Blood
1962
Man fighting at Dock (uncredited)
movieMy Son, the Hero
1962
Titan (uncredited)
Directing7
movieThey Still Call Me Amen
1973
Director
movieMan Called Amen
1972
Director
movieA Sword to Brando
1970
Director
movieBootleggers
1969
Director
movieBallad of a Gunman
1967
Director
Writing6
movieAll Sons of the Saintest Mother
1973
Screenplay, Story
movieMan Called Amen
1972
Writer
movieBootleggers
1969
Writer
movieBallad of a Gunman
1967
Story, Screenplay
Crew5
movieKeoma
1976
Stunts
movieFor Love and Gold
1966
Weapons Master
movieSeven Rebel Gladiators
1965
Stunt Coordinator
movieBarabbas
1961
Armorer