Luigi Capuano

Director

Born: July 13, 1904
Died: October 20, 1979 (age 75)
From: 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…

Filmography (38)

Zorro, Rider of Vengeance (1971)
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Blood Calls to Blood (1968)
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The Magnificent Texan (1967)
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The Big Blackout (1966)
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Adventurer of Tortuga (1965)
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Revenge of The Gladiators (1964)
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Kidnapped to Mystery Island (1964)
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Return of Sandokan (1964)
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Sandokan Fights Back (1964)
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Hercules and the Pirates (1964)
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The Lion of St. Mark (1963)
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Blood of the Executioner (1963)
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Zorro in the Court of Spain (1963)
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Zorro and the Three Musketeers (1963)
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Tiger of the Seven Seas (1962)
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The Vengeance of Ursus (1961)
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Drakut the Avenger (1961)
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Sword in the Shadows (1961)
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Terror of the Red Mask (1960)
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Il mondo dei miracoli (1959)
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Carousel of songs (1958)
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Il conte di Matera (1957)
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Serenata a Maria (1957)
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Onore e sangue (1957)
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Bitterly (1956)
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Il cavaliere dalla spada nera (1956)
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Maruzzella (1956)
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Scapricciatiello (1955)
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La rossa (1955)
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Luna nova (1955)
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