4.9
Movie
Directing
Luigi Capuano
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Napoli, Campania, Italia
- Credits
- 44 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
4.9
Movie
5.2
Movie
Tiger of the Seven Seas
6.0
Movie
Sandokan Fights Back
6.0
Movie
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
4.3
Movie
The Lion of St. Mark
6.8
Movie
Kidnapped to Mystery Island
6.9
Movie
Drakut the Avenger
7.4
Movie
Maruzzella
5.8
Movie
Blood Calls to Blood
6.8
Movie
Return of Sandokan
5.8
Movie
Adventurer of Tortuga
5.7
Movie
The Magnificent Texan
6.0
Movie
The Vengeance of Ursus
6.7
Movie
Zorro in the Court of Spain
7.3
Movie
The Big Blackout
7.3
Movie
The Red Sheik
6.0
Movie
Revenge of The Gladiators
7.5
Movie
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
Crew credits 44
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Zorro, Rider of Vengeance Film | Director |
| 1968 | Blood Calls to Blood Film | Director |
| 1967 | The Magnificent Texan Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1966 | The Big Blackout Film | Director |
| 1965 | Adventurer of Tortuga Film | Director, Writer |
| 1964 | Revenge of The Gladiators Film | Story, Director |
| 1964 | Kidnapped to Mystery Island Film | Director |
| 1964 | Return of Sandokan Film | Director, Writer |
| 1964 | Sandokan Fights Back Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1964 | Hercules and the Pirates Film | Director |
| 1963 | The Lion of St. Mark Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1963 | Blood of the Executioner Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1963 | Zorro in the Court of Spain Film | Director |
| 1963 | Zorro and the Three Musketeers Film | Director |
| 1962 | Tiger of the Seven Seas Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1962 | The Red Sheik Film | Screenplay |
| 1961 | The Vengeance of Ursus Film | Director |
| 1961 | Drakut the Avenger Film | Director |
| 1961 | Sword in the Shadows Film | Director |
| 1960 | Terror of the Red Mask Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1959 | Il mondo dei miracoli Film | Director |
| 1958 | Carousel of songs Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1957 | Il conte di Matera Film | Director |
| 1957 | Serenata a Maria Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1957 | Onore e sangue Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1956 | Bitterly Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1956 | Il cavaliere dalla spada nera Film | Director |
| 1956 | Maruzzella Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1955 | Scapricciatiello Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1955 | La rossa Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1955 | Luna nova Film | Director |
| 1955 | Tragic ballad Film | Director |
| 1954 | Napoli terra d'amore Film | Story |
| 1954 | Piscatore 'e Pusilleco Film | Screenplay |
| 1954 | Mother's Heart Film | Director, Writer |
| 1954 | Lettera napoletana Film | Screenplay |
| 1952 | Ergastolo Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1952 | Gli innocenti pagano Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1951 | Beauties in Capri Film | Story |
| 1951 | Gli amanti di Ravello Film | Screenplay |
| 1950 | La strada finisce sul fiume Film | Director, Writer |
| 1949 | Rondini in volo Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1948 | Legge di sangue Film | Story, Director |
| 1948 | Vertigine d'amore Film | Director, Screenplay |