LUIGI CAPUANO
Luigi Capuano
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 13, 1904
Deathday: October 20, 1979
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.
Filmography
Production
Director
1968·
Blood Calls to BloodDirector
Screenplay, Director
1966·
The Big BlackoutDirector
Writer, Director
1964·
Return of SandokanWriter, Director
Director, Story
1964·
Sandokan Fights BackScreenplay, Director
Director
Director
1963·
The Lion of St. MarkScreenplay, Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
Director
1962·
The Red SheikScreenplay
Screenplay, Director
1961·
Drakut the AvengerDirector
1961·
Sword in the ShadowsDirector
Director
Screenplay, Director
Director
1958·
Carousel of songsScreenplay, Director, Story
1957·
Onore e sangueDirector, Screenplay
1957·
Serenata a MariaStory, Screenplay, Director
1957·
Il conte di MateraDirector
Director
1956·
BitterlyScreenplay, Director
1956·
MaruzzellaScreenplay, Story, Director
1955·
Tragic balladDirector
1955·
Luna novaDirector
1955·
ScapricciatielloScreenplay, Director
1955·
La rossaDirector, Screenplay
1954·
Mother's HeartWriter, Director
1954·
Napoli terra d'amoreStory
Screenplay
1954·
Lettera napoletanaScreenplay
1952·
Gli innocenti paganoDirector, Screenplay, Story
1952·
ErgastoloScreenplay, Director
Screenplay
1951·
Beauties in CapriStory
Writer, Director
1948·
Vertigine d'amoreScreenplay, Director
1948·
Legge di sangueStory, Director