Directing
Luigi Capuano
IT, EN cinema · 44 credits
Born
13 July 1904
Died
20 October 1979 (aged 75)
Birthplace
Napoli, Campania, Italia
Also known as Lewis King · Louis Capuano · L. Capuano
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
Filmography
Blood Calls to Blood
Director
The Magnificent Texan
Director, Screenplay
The Big Blackout
Director
Adventurer of Tortuga
Director, Writer
Return of Sandokan
Director, Writer
Revenge of The Gladiators
Story, Director
Sandokan Fights Back
Director, Screenplay
Blood of the Executioner
Director, Screenplay
The Lion of St. Mark
Director, Screenplay
Tiger of the Seven Seas
Director, Screenplay
The Red Sheik
Screenplay
Sword in the Shadows
Director
Drakut the Avenger
Director
Terror of the Red Mask
Director, Screenplay
Carousel of songs
Story, Director, Screenplay
Serenata a Maria
Screenplay, Director, Story
Il conte di Matera
Director
Onore e sangue
Screenplay, Director
Maruzzella
Director, Screenplay, Story
Bitterly
Director, Screenplay
La rossa
Screenplay, Director
Scapricciatiello
Director, Screenplay
Luna nova
Director
Tragic ballad
Director
Lettera napoletana
Screenplay
Piscatore 'e Pusilleco
Screenplay
Mother's Heart
Director, Writer
Ergastolo
Director, Screenplay
Gli innocenti pagano
Story, Screenplay, Director
Gli amanti di Ravello
Screenplay
Rondini in volo
Director, Story, Screenplay
Vertigine d'amore
Director, Screenplay
Legge di sangue
Story, Director