Directing
Fernando Cerchio
IT, ES, FR cinema · 37 credits
Born
7 August 1914
Died
19 August 1974 (aged 60)
Birthplace
Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adventure films. Notable works include Men of the Mountain (1943), Mistress of the Mountains (1950), and Cleopatra's Daughter (1960). Cerchio's films are recognized for their narrative depth and engagement with historical themes.
Known for
Filmography

The Mark of Kriminal
Director

Top Secret
Director

Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
Director, Screenplay

Web of Violence
Screenplay

Toto and Cleopatra
Director, Screenplay

Totò versus Maciste
Director

Invasion 1700
Director

The Red Sheik
Director

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
Director, Writer

Cleopatra's Daughter
Director, Screenplay

Herod the Great
Screenplay

The Head of a Tyrant
Screenplay, Director

Desert Warrior
Director

The Mysteries of Paris
Screenplay, Director

Four of the Thundering Jet
Director, Writer

Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!
Screenplay, Director

Lulù
Director

Il bandolero stanco
Director

Son of the Hunchback
Director

Il bivio
Screenplay, Director

People Like That
Director

Cenerentola
Screenplay, Director

La buona fortuna
Director, Screenplay, Editor

Alpine Refuges
Director





