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Luigi Capuano
Born July 13, 1904 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.
Directed Films
7.5
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
1971·Adventure
5.8
Blood Calls to Blood
1968·Western
5.7
The Magnificent Texan
1967·Western
7.3
The Big Blackout
1966·Adventure
5.8
Adventurer of Tortuga
1965·Adventure
6.0
Revenge of The Gladiators
1964·Adventure
6.8
Kidnapped to Mystery Island
1964·Adventure
6.8
Return of Sandokan
1964·Adventure
6.0
Sandokan Fights Back
1964·Adventure
9.0
Hercules and the Pirates
1964·Adventure
4.3
The Lion of St. Mark
1963·Adventure
4.9
Blood of the Executioner
1963·Drama
7.5
Zorro in the Court of Spain
1963·Adventure
6.0
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
1963·Action
5.2
Tiger of the Seven Seas
1962·Adventure
6.0
The Vengeance of Ursus
1961·Drama
6.9
Drakut the Avenger
1961·Adventure
8.0
Sword in the Shadows
1961
7.0
Terror of the Red Mask
1960·Romance
8.0
Il mondo dei miracoli
1959·Comedy
8.0
Carousel of songs
1958·Comedy
7.0
Il conte di Matera
1957·Adventure
8.0
Serenata a Maria
1957·Romance
9.0
Onore e sangue
1957·Drama