Michele Lupo
Directing
Biography
Born on December 4, 1932, in Corleone, Sicily, Michele Lupo began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. He made his directorial debut with Maciste il gladiatore più forte del mondo (1962), marking the start of a prolific career. Lupo directed 23 films between 1962 and 1982, spanning various genres including peplum, westerns, and comedies. Notable works include Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963), The Master Touch (1972), and Buddy Goes West (1981). He frequently collaborated with actor Bud Spencer, contributing to the popularity of Italian action-comedy films. Lupo passed away on June 27, 1989, in Rome, Italy.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Michele Lupo
Bomber
1982
Filmography
Production & Directing (42)
1982
BomberDirector
6.5
1981
Buddy Goes WestDirector
6.2
1980
Why Did You Pick On Me?Director
6.2
1979
6.4
1978
They Called Him BulldozerDirector
6.9
1977
CaliforniaDirector
5.9
1975
Africa ExpressDirector
4.7
1973
Mean Frank and Crazy TonyDirector
4.6
1972
The Master TouchDirector
6.0
1972
The Master TouchWriter
6.0
1972
Ben & CharlieDirector
5.1
5.9
5.9
1970
The Weekend MurdersDirector
6.1
1970
Jet Set SwingersDirector
3.8
1968
Seven Times SevenDirector
7.1
1967
Master StrokeDirector
9.0
1967
Your Turn to DieDirector
9.5
1966
Arizona ColtDirector
6.4
1965
Seven Rebel GladiatorsDirector
6.5
1965
Fistful of KnucklesDirector
5.8
1964
The Revenge of the GladiatorsDirector
7.0
1964
Seven Slaves Against the WorldDirector
9.0
1964
9.0
1963
Goliath and the Sins of BabylonDirector
5.5
1962
Colossus of the ArenaDirector
5.3
1962
Totò e Peppino divisi a BerlinoCo-Director
6.5
1962
Il mio amico BenitoCo-Director
5.8
1961
The OrderlyFirst Assistant Director
8.0
1961
Destination FuryFirst Assistant Director
7.0
1960
Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People TodayFirst Assistant Director
7.2
1960
Gentlemen Are BornFirst Assistant Director
7.0
1959
Juke Box - Screams of LoveCo-Director
5.0
1959
Winter HolidaysAssistant Director
6.6
1959
Sign of the GladiatorFirst Assistant Director
4.6
1957
Il cocco di mammaFirst Assistant Director
6.5
1956
Totò, Peppino e i fuorileggeFirst Assistant Director
7.6
1956
Toto, Peppino, and the HussySecond Assistant Director
8.0
1956
Totò Double or Nothing?Script Supervisor
7.0
1956
The Band of Honest MenScript Supervisor
7.7
1956
Sunset in NaplesFirst Assistant Director
9.0
1955
The Golden VeinScript Supervisor
6.7