Director
Luigi Capuano
Born 1904 · 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.
Directed
La strada finisce sul fiume
Director · 1950
La rossa
Director · 1955
Il cavaliere dalla spada nera
Director · 1956
Hercules and the Pirates
Director · 1964
Ergastolo
Director · 1952
Luna nova
Director · 1955
Legge di sangue
Director · 1948
Onore e sangue
Director · 1957
Maruzzella
Director · 1956
Il mondo dei miracoli
Director · 1959
Sword in the Shadows
Director · 1961
Serenata a Maria
Director · 1957
Carousel of songs
Director · 1958
Tragic ballad
Director · 1955
The Big Blackout
Director · 1966
Drakut the Avenger
Director · 1961
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
Director · 1971
Zorro in the Court of Spain
Director · 1963
Writing
La strada finisce sul fiume
Writer · 1950
Gli amanti di Ravello
Screenplay · 1951
Piscatore 'e Pusilleco
Screenplay · 1954
La rossa
Screenplay · 1955
Ergastolo
Screenplay · 1952
Legge di sangue
Story · 1948
Onore e sangue
Screenplay · 1957
Napoli terra d'amore
Story · 1954
The Red Sheik
Screenplay · 1962
Maruzzella
Screenplay · 1956
Beauties in Capri
Story · 1951
Serenata a Maria
Screenplay · 1957