Michele Lupo
Directing
Born on December 4, 1932, in Corleone, Sicily, Michele Lupo began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. He made his directorial debut with Maciste il gladiatore più forte del mondo (1962), marking the start of a prolific career. Lupo directed 23 films between 1962 and 1982, spanning various genres including peplum, westerns, and comedies. Notable works include Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963), The Master Touch (1972), and Buddy Goes West (1981). He frequently collaborated with actor Bud Spencer, contributing to the popularity of Italian action-comedy films. Lupo passed away on June 27, 1989, in Rome, Italy.
Known for
Directing39
movieBomber
1982
Director
movieBuddy Goes West
1981
Director
movieWhy Did You Pick On Me?
1980
Director
movieCalifornia
1977
Director
movieAfrica Express
1975
Director
movieThe Master Touch
1972
Director
movieBen & Charlie
1972
Director
movieThe Weekend Murders
1970
Director
movieUna storia d'amore
1970
Director
movieSeven Times Seven
1968
Director
movieMaster Stroke
1967
Director
movieYour Turn to Die
1967
Director
movieArizona Colt
1966
Director
movieSeven Rebel Gladiators
1965
Director
movieFistful of Knuckles
1965
Director
movieColossus of the Arena
1962
Director
movieTotò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
1962
Co-Director
movieIl mio amico Benito
1962
Co-Director
movieThe Orderly
1961
First Assistant Director
movieDestination Fury
1961
First Assistant Director
movieToto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today
1960
First Assistant Director
movieSignori si nasce
1960
First Assistant Director
movieJuke Box - Screams of Love
1959
Co-Director
movieWinter Holidays
1959
Assistant Director
movieSign of the Gladiator
1959
First Assistant Director
movieIl cocco di mamma
1957
First Assistant Director
movieTotò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
1956
First Assistant Director
movieToto, Peppino, and the Hussy
1956
Second Assistant Director
movieTotò Double or Nothing?
1956
Script Supervisor
movieThe Band of Honest Men
1956
Script Supervisor
movieSunset in Naples
1956
First Assistant Director
movieThe Golden Vein
1955
Script Supervisor