Luigi Capuano
Directing
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.
Known for
Directing38
movieBlood Calls to Blood
1968
Director
movieThe Magnificent Texan
1967
Director
movieThe Big Blackout
1966
Director
movieAdventurer of Tortuga
1965
Director
movieReturn of Sandokan
1964
Director
movieSandokan Fights Back
1964
Director
movieThe Lion of St. Mark
1963
Director
movieTiger of the Seven Seas
1962
Director
movieThe Vengeance of Ursus
1961
Director
movieDrakut the Avenger
1961
Director
movieSword in the Shadows
1961
Director
movieTerror of the Red Mask
1960
Director
movieIl mondo dei miracoli
1959
Director
movieCarousel of songs
1958
Director
movieIl conte di Matera
1957
Director
movieSerenata a Maria
1957
Director
movieOnore e sangue
1957
Director
movieBitterly
1956
Director
movieMaruzzella
1956
Director
movieScapricciatiello
1955
Director
movieLa rossa
1955
Director
movieLuna nova
1955
Director
movieTragic ballad
1955
Director
movieMother's Heart
1954
Director
movieErgastolo
1952
Director
movieGli innocenti pagano
1952
Director
movieRondini in volo
1949
Director
movieLegge di sangue
1948
Director
movieVertigine d'amore
1948
Director
Writing29
movieThe Magnificent Texan
1967
Screenplay
movieSandokan Fights Back
1964
Screenplay
movieThe Lion of St. Mark
1963
Screenplay
movieBlood of the Executioner
1963
Screenplay
movieTiger of the Seven Seas
1962
Screenplay
movieThe Red Sheik
1962
Screenplay
movieTerror of the Red Mask
1960
Screenplay
movieCarousel of songs
1958
Story, Screenplay
movieSerenata a Maria
1957
Screenplay, Story
movieOnore e sangue
1957
Screenplay
movieBitterly
1956
Screenplay
movieMaruzzella
1956
Screenplay, Story
movieScapricciatiello
1955
Screenplay
movieLa rossa
1955
Screenplay
moviePiscatore 'e Pusilleco
1954
Screenplay
movieMother's Heart
1954
Writer
movieLettera napoletana
1954
Screenplay
movieErgastolo
1952
Screenplay
movieGli innocenti pagano
1952
Story, Screenplay
movieGli amanti di Ravello
1951
Screenplay
movieRondini in volo
1949
Story, Screenplay
movieVertigine d'amore
1948
Screenplay