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DirectingLuigi Capuano
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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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Luigi Capuano
Maruzzella
1956
Filmography
Production & Directing (72)
1971
Zorro, Rider of VengeanceDirector
7.5
1968
Blood Calls to BloodDirector
5.8
1967
The Magnificent TexanDirector
5.7
1967
The Magnificent TexanScreenplay
5.7
1966
The Big BlackoutDirector
7.3
1965
Adventurer of TortugaDirector
5.8
1965
Adventurer of TortugaWriter
5.8
1964
6.0
1964
Revenge of The GladiatorsDirector
6.0
1964
Kidnapped to Mystery IslandDirector
6.8
1964
Return of SandokanDirector
6.8
1964
Return of SandokanWriter
6.8
1964
Sandokan Fights BackDirector
6.0
1964
Sandokan Fights BackScreenplay
6.0
1964
Hercules and the PiratesDirector
9.0
1963
The Lion of St. MarkDirector
4.3
1963
The Lion of St. MarkScreenplay
4.3
1963
Blood of the ExecutionerDirector
4.9
1963
Blood of the ExecutionerScreenplay
4.9
1963
Zorro in the Court of SpainDirector
6.7
1963
Zorro and the Three MusketeersDirector
6.0
1962
Tiger of the Seven SeasDirector
5.2
1962
Tiger of the Seven SeasScreenplay
5.2
1962
The Red SheikScreenplay
7.3
1961
The Vengeance of UrsusDirector
6.0
1961
Drakut the AvengerDirector
6.9
1961
Sword in the ShadowsDirector
8.0
1960
Terror of the Red MaskDirector
7.0
1960
Terror of the Red MaskScreenplay
7.0
1959
Il mondo dei miracoliDirector
8.0
1958
Carousel of songsStory
8.0
1958
Carousel of songsDirector
8.0
1958
Carousel of songsScreenplay
8.0
1957
Il conte di MateraDirector
7.0
1957
Serenata a MariaScreenplay
8.0
1957
Serenata a MariaDirector
8.0
1957
Serenata a MariaStory
8.0
1957
Onore e sangueScreenplay
9.0
1957
Onore e sangueDirector
9.0
1956
BitterlyDirector
7.0
1956
BitterlyScreenplay
7.0
1956
Il cavaliere dalla spada neraDirector
10.0
1956
MaruzzellaDirector
7.4
1956
MaruzzellaScreenplay
7.4
1956
MaruzzellaStory
7.4
1955
ScapricciatielloDirector
7.0
1955
ScapricciatielloScreenplay
7.0
1955
La rossaScreenplay
10.0
1955
La rossaDirector
10.0
1955
Luna novaDirector
9.0
1955
Tragic balladDirector
8.0
1954
Napoli terra d'amoreStory
9.0
1954
Piscatore 'e PusillecoScreenplay
10.0
1954
Mother's HeartDirector
6.5
1954
Mother's HeartWriter
6.5
1954
Lettera napoletanaScreenplay
7.0
1952
ErgastoloDirector
9.0
1952
ErgastoloScreenplay
9.0
1952
Gli innocenti paganoStory
6.5
1952
Gli innocenti paganoScreenplay
6.5
1952
Gli innocenti paganoDirector
6.5
1951
Beauties in CapriStory
8.0
1951
Gli amanti di RavelloScreenplay
10.0
1950
10.0
1950
La strada finisce sul fiumeDirector
10.0
1949
Rondini in voloDirector
1949
Rondini in voloStory
1949
Rondini in voloScreenplay
1948
Legge di sangueDirector
9.0
1948
Legge di sangueStory
9.0
1948
Vertigine d'amoreDirector
7.0
1948
Vertigine d'amoreScreenplay
7.0