Luigi Capuano
Born: 1904-07-13 in Napoli, Campania, Italia
Died: 1979-10-20
Known For: Directing
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
1971
- Zorro, Rider of Vengeance ... (Director)
1968
- Blood Calls to Blood ... (Director)
1967
- The Magnificent Texan ... (Director)
1966
- The Big Blackout ... (Director)
1965
- Adventurer of Tortuga ... (Director)
1964
- Kidnapped to Mystery Island ... (Director)
- Hercules and the Pirates ... (Director)
- Revenge of The Gladiators ... (Story)
- Return of Sandokan ... (Director)
- Sandokan Fights Back ... (Director)
1963
- Zorro and the Three Musketeers ... (Director)
- The Lion of St. Mark ... (Director)
- Blood of the Executioner ... (Director)
- Zorro in the Court of Spain ... (Director)
1962
- Tiger of the Seven Seas ... (Director)
- The Red Sheik ... (Screenplay)
1961
- The Vengeance of Ursus ... (Director)
- Sword in the Shadows ... (Director)
- Drakut the Avenger ... (Director)
1960
- Terror of the Red Mask ... (Director)
1959
- Il mondo dei miracoli ... (Director)
1958
- Carousel of songs ... (Story)
1957
- Serenata a Maria ... (Screenplay)
- Il conte di Matera ... (Director)
- Onore e sangue ... (Screenplay)
1956
- Maruzzella ... (Director)
- Bitterly ... (Director)
- Il cavaliere dalla spada nera ... (Director)
1955
- Scapricciatiello ... (Director)
- La rossa ... (Screenplay)
- Luna nova ... (Director)
- Tragic ballad ... (Director)
1954
- Lettera napoletana ... (Screenplay)
- Mother's Heart ... (Director)
- Piscatore 'e Pusilleco ... (Screenplay)
- Napoli terra d'amore ... (Story)
1952
- Ergastolo ... (Director)
- Gli innocenti pagano ... (Story)
1951
- Beauties in Capri ... (Story)
- Gli amanti di Ravello ... (Screenplay)
1950
- La strada finisce sul fiume ... (Writer)
1948
- Legge di sangue ... (Director)
- Vertigine d'amore ... (Director)