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Luigi Capuano
- Born
- July 13, 1904
- Died
- October 20, 1979 (75 years old)
- Place of birth
- Napoli, Campania, Italia
Biography
Luigi Capuano was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his work in the adventure and peplum (sword-and-sandal) genres. Born in Naples, he served as a pilot during World War II, an experience that influenced his future work in cinema. After the war, Capuano transitioned into filmmaking, directing 43 films between 1947 and 1971. He often used the pseudonym Lewis King. His notable works include The Two Orphans (1954), The Last of the Vikings (1961), and Zorro and the Three Musketeers (1963). Capuano's films are characterized by their dynamic storytelling and engaging action sequences, contributing significantly to Italian popular cinema during his active years.
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Filmography
- 1971Zorro, Rider of VengeanceFilm · Director
- 1968Blood Calls to BloodFilm · Director
- 1967The Magnificent TexanFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1966The Big BlackoutFilm · Director
- 1965Adventurer of TortugaFilm · Director, Writer
- 1964Revenge of The GladiatorsFilm · Story, Director
- 1964Kidnapped to Mystery IslandFilm · Director
- 1964Return of SandokanFilm · Director, Writer
- 1964Sandokan Fights BackFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1964Hercules and the PiratesFilm · Director
- 1963The Lion of St. MarkFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1963Blood of the ExecutionerFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1963Zorro in the Court of SpainFilm · Director
- 1963Zorro and the Three MusketeersFilm · Director
- 1962Tiger of the Seven SeasFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1962The Red SheikFilm · Screenplay
- 1961The Vengeance of UrsusFilm · Director
- 1961Drakut the AvengerFilm · Director
- 1961Sword in the ShadowsFilm · Director
- 1960Terror of the Red MaskFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1959Il mondo dei miracoliFilm · Director
- 1958Carousel of songsFilm · Story, Director, Screenplay
- 1957Il conte di MateraFilm · Director
- 1957Serenata a MariaFilm · Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1957Onore e sangueFilm · Screenplay, Director
- 1956BitterlyFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1956Il cavaliere dalla spada neraFilm · Director
- 1956MaruzzellaFilm · Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1955ScapricciatielloFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1955La rossaFilm · Screenplay, Director
- 1955Luna novaFilm · Director
- 1955Tragic balladFilm · Director
- 1954Napoli terra d'amoreFilm · Story
- 1954Piscatore 'e PusillecoFilm · Screenplay
- 1954Mother's HeartFilm · Director, Writer
- 1954Lettera napoletanaFilm · Screenplay
- 1952ErgastoloFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1952Gli innocenti paganoFilm · Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1951Beauties in CapriFilm · Story
- 1951Gli amanti di RavelloFilm · Screenplay
- 1950La strada finisce sul fiumeLa strada finisce sul fiumeFilm · Director, Writer
- 1949Rondini in voloFilm · Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1948Legge di sangueFilm · Director, Story
- 1948Vertigine d'amoreFilm · Director, Screenplay
