Fernando Cerchio

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Fernando Cerchio

Directing August 7, 1914

Luserna San Giovanni, Italy

Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adve…

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Toto and Cleopatra

Toto and Cleopatra

6.7 1963 Movie
Totò versus Maciste

Totò versus Maciste

6.5 1962 Movie
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

5.7 1961 Movie
Totò versus the Black Pirate

Totò versus the Black Pirate

6.4 1964 Movie
The Count of Bragelonne

The Count of Bragelonne

6.0 1954 Movie
Cleopatra's Daughter

Cleopatra's Daughter

5.8 1960 Movie
The Mark of Kriminal

The Mark of Kriminal

5.1 1968 Movie
Invasion 1700

Invasion 1700

6.6 1962 Movie
Herod the Great

Herod the Great

6.3 1959 Movie
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe

Mutiny at Fort Sharpe

5.2 1966 Movie
The Head of a Tyrant

The Head of a Tyrant

6.0 1959 Movie
Top Secret

Top Secret

7.0 1967 Movie

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Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adventure films. Notable works include Men of the Mountain (1943), Mistress of the Mountains (1950), and Cleopatra's Daughter (1960). Cerchio's films are recognized for their narrative depth and engagement with historical themes.

Filmography

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  1. 1971
    A cuore freddo

    Movie Editor

  2. 1969
    Death on High Mountain

    Movie Director

  3. 1968
    The Mark of Kriminal

    Movie Director

  4. 1967
    Top Secret

    Movie Director

  5. 1966
    Web of Violence

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1966
    Mutiny at Fort Sharpe

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1964
    Totò versus the Black Pirate

    Movie Director

  8. 1963
    Toto and Cleopatra

    Movie Director

  9. 1962
    The Red Sheik

    Movie Director

  10. 1962
    Invasion 1700

    Movie Director

  11. 1962
    Totò versus Maciste

    Movie Director

  12. 1961
    Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

    Movie Director

  13. 1960
    Cleopatra's Daughter

    Movie Director

  14. 1959
    The Head of a Tyrant

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1959
    Herod the Great

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1957
    Desert Warrior

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1957
    The Mysteries of Paris

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1955
    Four of the Thundering Jet

    Movie Director

  3. 1954
    The Count of Bragelonne

    Movie Director

  4. 1953
    Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1953
    Lulù

    Movie Director

  6. 1952
    Il bandolero stanco

    Movie Director

  7. 1952
    Son of the Hunchback

    Movie Director

  8. 1951
    Il bivio

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1950
    People Like That

    Movie Director

  10. 1949
    Cenerentola

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1947
    Ave Maria

    Movie Director

  12. 1945
    La buona fortuna

    Movie Editor

  13. 1945
    Porte chiuse

    Movie Director

  14. 1943
    Quelli della montagna

    Movie Editor

  15. 1942
    Ritorno al vittoriale

    Movie Director

  16. 1942
    La scuola del cinema

    Movie Director

  17. 1941
    Ali fasciste

    Movie Director

  18. 1941
    Carbonia

    Movie Director

  19. —
    Milizie della civiltà

    Movie Editor

  20. —
    A Gela qualcosa di nuovo

    Movie Director