Directing · geboren 1904-05-25 · Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy

Umberto Scarpelli

Umberto Scarpelli was an Italian screenwriter and film director whose career spanned from the 1930s to the early 1960s. Born in Orvieto, Umbria, he began his career in the film industry as an assistant director, contributing to over fifteen films. Notably, he served as an assistant director on Shoeshine (1946) and Bicycle Thieves (1948), both of which are seminal works in Italian neorealism. Scarpelli transitioned to directing with films such as Sant'Elena, piccola isola (1943) and The Secret Conclave (1952). His directorial work often explored historical and dramatic themes, reflecting the socio-political climate of post-war Italy. Scarpelli's contributions to Italian cinema are marked by his versatility and engagement with contemporary societal issues.

Bekannt aus

• Fahrraddiebe (1948) – Production Manager
• Schuhputzer (1946) – First Assistant Director
• Das Wunder von Mailand (1951) – First Assistant Director
• David und Goliath (1960) – Screenplay
• Der Untergang von Metropolis (1961) – Director
• Zwischen Leben und Tod (1938) – Assistant Director
• Cavalleria (1936) – First Assistant Director
• Sant'Elena, piccola isola (1943) – Co-Director
• Vom Landpfarrer zum Papst (1952) – Director
• Il capitano degli ussari (1940) – Assistant Director
• Rache der Barbaren (1960) – Screenplay
• Die Liebe des Maharadscha (1936) – Assistant Director
• Cronaca nera (1947) – First Assistant Director
• Le Bal des espions (1960) – Director