Luigi Capuano
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 13, 1904
- Died
- October 20, 1979
- Birthplace
- Napoli, Campania, Italia
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
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance 1971
Director
Blood Calls to Blood 1968
Director
The Magnificent Texan 1967
Director, Screenplay
The Big Blackout 1966
Director
Adventurer of Tortuga 1965
Director, Writer
Revenge of The Gladiators 1964
Story, Director
Kidnapped to Mystery Island 1964
Director
Return of Sandokan 1964
Director, Writer
Sandokan Fights Back 1964
Director, Screenplay
Hercules and the Pirates 1964
Director
The Lion of St. Mark 1963
Director, Screenplay
Blood of the Executioner 1963
Director, Screenplay
Zorro in the Court of Spain 1963
Director
Zorro and the Three Musketeers 1963
Director
Tiger of the Seven Seas 1962
Director, Screenplay
The Red Sheik 1962
Screenplay
The Vengeance of Ursus 1961
Director
Drakut the Avenger 1961
Director
Sword in the Shadows 1961
Director
Terror of the Red Mask 1960
Director, Screenplay
Il mondo dei miracoli 1959
Director
Carousel of songs 1958
Story, Director, Screenplay
Il conte di Matera 1957
Director
Serenata a Maria 1957
Screenplay, Director, Story
Onore e sangue 1957
Screenplay, Director
Bitterly 1956
Director, Screenplay
Il cavaliere dalla spada nera 1956
Director
Maruzzella 1956
Director, Screenplay, Story
Scapricciatiello 1955
Director, Screenplay
La rossa 1955
Screenplay, Director
Luna nova 1955
Director
Tragic ballad 1955
Director
Napoli terra d'amore 1954
Story
Piscatore 'e Pusilleco 1954
Screenplay
Mother's Heart 1954
Director, Writer
Lettera napoletana 1954
Screenplay
Ergastolo 1952
Director, Screenplay
Gli innocenti pagano 1952
Story, Screenplay, Director
Beauties in Capri 1951
Story
Gli amanti di Ravello 1951
Screenplay
- La strada finisce sul fiume
La strada finisce sul fiume 1950
Director, Writer
Rondini in volo 1949
Director, Story, Screenplay
Legge di sangue 1948
Story, Director
Vertigine d'amore 1948
Director, Screenplay
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