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Luigi Capuano
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 W…
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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.
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1971
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
Movie Director
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1968
Blood Calls to Blood
Movie Director
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1967
The Magnificent Texan
Movie Director
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1966
The Big Blackout
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1965
Adventurer of Tortuga
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1964
Revenge of The Gladiators
Movie Story
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1964
Kidnapped to Mystery Island
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1964
Return of Sandokan
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1964
Sandokan Fights Back
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1964
Hercules and the Pirates
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1963
The Lion of St. Mark
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1963
Blood of the Executioner
Movie Director
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1963
Zorro in the Court of Spain
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1963
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
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1962
Tiger of the Seven Seas
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1962
The Red Sheik
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1961
The Vengeance of Ursus
Movie Director
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1961
Drakut the Avenger
Movie Director
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1961
Sword in the Shadows
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1960
Terror of the Red Mask
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1959
Il mondo dei miracoli
Movie Director
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1958
Carousel of songs
Movie Story
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1957
Il conte di Matera
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1957
Serenata a Maria
Movie Screenplay
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1957
Onore e sangue
Movie Screenplay
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1956
Bitterly
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1956
Il cavaliere dalla spada nera
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1956
Maruzzella
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1955
Scapricciatiello
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1955
La rossa
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1955
Luna nova
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1955
Tragic ballad
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1954
Napoli terra d'amore
Movie Story
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1954
Piscatore 'e Pusilleco
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1954
Mother's Heart
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1954
Lettera napoletana
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1952
Ergastolo
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1952
Gli innocenti pagano
Movie Story
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1951
Beauties in Capri
Movie Story
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1951
Gli amanti di Ravello
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