Fernando Cerchio
Born: 1914-08-07 in Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
Died: 1974-08-19
Known For: Directing
Biography
Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adventure films. Notable works include Men of the Mountain (1943), Mistress of the Mountains (1950), and Cleopatra's Daughter (1960). Cerchio's films are recognized for their narrative depth and engagement with historical themes.
Filmography
1971
- A cuore freddo ... (Editor)
1969
- Death on High Mountain ... (Director)
1968
- The Mark of Kriminal ... (Director)
1967
- Top Secret ... (Director)
1966
- Mutiny at Fort Sharpe ... (Screenplay)
- Web of Violence ... (Screenplay)
1964
- Totò versus the Black Pirate ... (Director)
1963
- Toto and Cleopatra ... (Director)
1962
- Invasion 1700 ... (Director)
- Totò versus Maciste ... (Director)
- The Red Sheik ... (Director)
1961
- Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile ... (Director)
1960
- Cleopatra's Daughter ... (Director)
1959
- Herod the Great ... (Screenplay)
- The Head of a Tyrant ... (Screenplay)
1957
- Desert Warrior ... (Director)
- The Mysteries of Paris ... (Screenplay)
1955
- Four of the Thundering Jet ... (Director)
1954
- The Count of Bragelonne ... (Director)
1953
- Lulù ... (Director)
- Farewell, My Beautiful Lady! ... (Screenplay)
1952
- Il bandolero stanco ... (Director)
- Son of the Hunchback ... (Director)
1951
- Il bivio ... (Screenplay)
1950
- People Like That ... (Director)
1949
- Cenerentola ... (Screenplay)
1947
- Ave Maria ... (Director)
1945
- La buona fortuna ... (Editor)
- Porte chiuse ... (Director)
1942
- La scuola del cinema ... (Director)
- Ritorno al vittoriale ... (Director)
1941
- Carbonia ... (Director)
- Ali fasciste ... (Director)