Luigi Capuano
Directing · Born 1904-07-13 · age 75 at death · Napoli, Campania, Italia
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.
Titles
Blood of the Executioner
Tiger of the Seven Seas
Sandokan Fights Back
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
The Lion of St. Mark
Kidnapped to Mystery Island
Drakut the Avenger
Maruzzella
Blood Calls to Blood
Return of Sandokan
Adventurer of Tortuga
The Magnificent Texan
The Vengeance of Ursus
The Big Blackout
Revenge of The Gladiators
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
Terror of the Red Mask
Zorro in the Court of Spain
Gli innocenti pagano
The Red Sheik
Mother's Heart
Vertigine d'amore
Lettera napoletana
Beauties in Capri
La strada finisce sul fiume
Ergastolo
La rossa
Serenata a Maria
Bitterly
Piscatore 'e Pusilleco
Scapricciatiello
Il conte di Matera
Napoli terra d'amore
Sword in the Shadows
Gli amanti di Ravello
Hercules and the Pirates
Onore e sangue
Carousel of songs
Il cavaliere dalla spada nera
Il mondo dei miracoli
Luna nova
Tragic ballad
Legge di sangue
Rondini in volo