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Umberto Scarpelli
Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy
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 in…
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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.
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1961
The Giant of Metropolis
Movie Director
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1960
Fury of the Pagans
Movie Screenplay
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1960
Danger in the Middle East
Movie Director
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1960
David and Goliath
Movie Screenplay
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1952
The Secret Conclave
Movie Director
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1951
Miracle in Milan
Movie First Assistant Director
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1948
Bicycle Thieves
Movie Production Manager
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1947
Cronaca nera
Movie First Assistant Director
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1946
Shoeshine
Movie First Assistant Director
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1943
Sant'Elena, piccola isola
Movie Co-Director
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1940
Il capitano degli ussari
Movie Assistant Director
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1938
Luciano Serra, Pilot
Movie Assistant Director
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1936
Cavalleria
Movie First Assistant Director
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1936
The Love of the Maharaja
Movie Assistant Director
