8.0
Movie
Directing
Michele Lupo
- Born
- Died
- (aged 56)
- Birthplace
- Corleone - Sicily - Italy
- Credits
- 39 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
Movie
6.9
Movie
They Called Him Bulldozer
6.4
Movie
The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
6.5
Movie
Bomber
7.7
Movie
The Band of Honest Men
6.2
Movie
Why Did You Pick On Me?
6.2
Movie
Buddy Goes West
7.6
Movie
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
7.0
Movie
Gentlemen Are Born
7.0
Movie
Totò Double or Nothing?
7.2
Movie
Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today
6.5
Movie
Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
5.9
Movie
California
6.1
Movie
The Weekend Murders
6.4
Movie
Arizona Colt
5.1
Movie
Ben & Charlie
6.0
Movie
The Master Touch
4.7
Movie
Africa Express
Crew credits 39
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Bomber Film | Director |
| 1981 | Buddy Goes West Film | Director |
| 1980 | Why Did You Pick On Me? Film | Director |
| 1979 | The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid Film | Director |
| 1978 | They Called Him Bulldozer Film | Director |
| 1977 | California Film | Director |
| 1975 | Africa Express Film | Director |
| 1973 | Mean Frank and Crazy Tony Film | Director |
| 1972 | The Master Touch Film | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | Ben & Charlie Film | Director |
| 1971 | Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte Film | Director, Writer |
| 1970 | The Weekend Murders Film | Director |
| 1970 | Jet Set Swingers Film | Director |
| 1968 | Seven Times Seven Film | Director |
| 1967 | Master Stroke Film | Director |
| 1967 | Your Turn to Die Film | Director |
| 1966 | Arizona Colt Film | Director |
| 1965 | Seven Rebel Gladiators Film | Director |
| 1965 | Fistful of Knuckles Film | Director |
| 1964 | The Revenge of the Gladiators Film | Director |
| 1964 | Seven Slaves Against the World Film | Director, Writer |
| 1963 | Goliath and the Sins of Babylon Film | Director |
| 1962 | Colossus of the Arena Film | Director |
| 1962 | Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino Film | Co-Director |
| 1962 | Il mio amico Benito Film | Co-Director |
| 1961 | The Orderly Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1961 | Destination Fury Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1960 | Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1960 | Gentlemen Are Born Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1959 | Juke Box - Screams of Love Film | Co-Director |
| 1959 | Winter Holidays Film | Assistant Director |
| 1959 | Sign of the Gladiator Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1957 | Il cocco di mamma Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1956 | Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1956 | Toto, Peppino, and the Hussy Film | Second Assistant Director |
| 1956 | Totò Double or Nothing? Film | Script Supervisor |
| 1956 | The Band of Honest Men Film | Script Supervisor |
| 1956 | Sunset in Naples Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1955 | The Golden Vein Film | Script Supervisor |