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
- Sandokan Fights Back ... (Director)
- Hercules and the Pirates ... (Director)
- Return of Sandokan ... (Director)
- Revenge of The Gladiators ... (Story)
- Kidnapped to Mystery Island ... (Director)
1963
- The Lion of St. Mark ... (Director)
- Blood of the Executioner ... (Director)
- Zorro and the Three Musketeers ... (Director)
- Zorro in the Court of Spain ... (Director)
1962
- Tiger of the Seven Seas ... (Director)
- The Red Sheik ... (Screenplay)
1961
- Drakut the Avenger ... (Director)
- Sword in the Shadows ... (Director)
- The Vengeance of Ursus ... (Director)
1960
- Terror of the Red Mask ... (Director)
1959
- Il mondo dei miracoli ... (Director)
1958
- Carousel of songs ... (Story)
1957
- Onore e sangue ... (Screenplay)
- Serenata a Maria ... (Screenplay)
- Il conte di Matera ... (Director)
1956
- Bitterly ... (Director)
- Maruzzella ... (Director)
- Il cavaliere dalla spada nera ... (Director)
1955
- La rossa ... (Screenplay)
- Scapricciatiello ... (Director)
- Tragic ballad ... (Director)
- Luna nova ... (Director)
1954
- Napoli terra d'amore ... (Story)
- Mother's Heart ... (Director)
- Lettera napoletana ... (Screenplay)
- Piscatore 'e Pusilleco ... (Screenplay)
1952
- Ergastolo ... (Director)
- Gli innocenti pagano ... (Story)
1951
- Beauties in Capri ... (Story)
- Gli amanti di Ravello ... (Screenplay)
1950
- La strada finisce sul fiume ... (Director)
1948
- Legge di sangue ... (Story)
- Vertigine d'amore ... (Director)