Directing · geboren 1904-07-13 · Napoli, Campania, Italia

Luigi 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.

Bekannt aus

• Der Henker von Venedig (1963) – Director
• Tiger der Meere (1962) – Director
• Die Rache des Sandokan (1964) – Director
• Zorro und die drei Musketiere (1963) – Director
• Der Löwe von San Marco (1963) – Director
• Das Geheimnis der Lederschlinge (1964) – Director
• Drakut il vendicatore (1961) – Director
• Maruzzella (1956) – Director
• Sangue chiama sangue (1968) – Director
• Sandokan und der Leopard (1964) – Director
• Der Abenteurer von Tortuga (1965) – Director
• Desperado - Der geheimnisvolle Rächer (1967) – Director
• Herkules, der Held von Karthago (1961) – Director
• Zorros Heimkehr und Rache (1963) – Director
• Perry Grant - Die Waffe des Teufels (1966) – Director
• Der Herr der Wüste (1962) – Screenplay
• Die Rache der Gladiatoren (1964) – Story
• Zorro il cavaliere della vendetta (1971) – Director
• Das Geheimnis der roten Maske (1960) – Director
• Samson gegen die Korsaren des Teufels (1964) – Director
• Gli innocenti pagano (1952) – Story
• Cuore di mamma (1954) – Director
• Vertigine d'amore (1948) – Director
• Lettera napoletana (1954) – Screenplay
• Bellezze a Capri (1951) – Story
• La strada finisce sul fiume (1950) – Director
• Ergastolo (1952) – Director
• La rossa (1955) – Screenplay
• Serenata a Maria (1957) – Screenplay
• Amaramente (1956) – Director
• Piscatore 'e Pusilleco (1954) – Screenplay
• Scapricciatiello (1955) – Director
• Il conte di Matera (1957) – Director
• Napoli terra d'amore (1954) – Story
• Tödliche Rache (1961) – Director
• Gli amanti di Ravello (1951) – Screenplay
• Onore e sangue (1957) – Screenplay
• Carosello di canzoni (1958) – Story
• Die Kavaliere vom schwarzen Schwert (1956) – Director
• Il mondo dei miracoli (1959) – Director