Umberto Scarpelli

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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  Bicycle Thieves

  Production Manager

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  Shoeshine

  First Assistant Director

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  Miracle in Milan

  First Assistant Director

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  David and Goliath

  Screenplay

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  Sant'Elena, piccola isola

  Co-Director

• Il capitano degli ussari

  Assistant Director

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  Luciano Serra, Pilot

  Assistant Director

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  The Giant of Metropolis

  Director

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  Fury of the Pagans

  Screenplay

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  Danger in the Middle East

  Director

• 1961The Giant of MetropolisDirector
• 1960Fury of the PagansScreenplay
• 1960Danger in the Middle EastDirector
• 1960David and GoliathScreenplay
• 1952The Secret ConclaveDirector
• 1951Miracle in MilanFirst Assistant Director
• 1948Bicycle ThievesProduction Manager
• 1947Cronaca neraFirst Assistant Director
• 1946ShoeshineFirst Assistant Director
• 1943Sant'Elena, piccola isolaCo-Director
• 1940Il capitano degli ussariAssistant Director
• 1938Luciano Serra, PilotAssistant Director
• 1936CavalleriaFirst Assistant Director
• 1936The Love of the MaharajaAssistant Director