Luigi Capuano

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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  Vertigine d'amore

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  Maruzzella

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  Kidnapped to Mystery Island

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  Sword in the Shadows

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  Serenata a Maria

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  Rondini in volo

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  The Lion of St. Mark

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  The Magnificent Texan

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  Blood of the Executioner

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  Hercules and the Pirates

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• 1971Zorro, Rider of VengeanceDirector
• 1968Blood Calls to BloodDirector
• 1967The Magnificent TexanDirector
• 1966The Big BlackoutDirector
• 1965Adventurer of TortugaDirector
• 1964Revenge of The GladiatorsStory
• 1964Kidnapped to Mystery IslandDirector
• 1964Return of SandokanDirector
• 1964Sandokan Fights BackDirector
• 1964Hercules and the PiratesDirector
• 1963The Lion of St. MarkDirector
• 1963Blood of the ExecutionerDirector
• 1963Zorro in the Court of SpainDirector
• 1963Zorro and the Three MusketeersDirector
• 1962Tiger of the Seven SeasDirector
• 1962The Red SheikScreenplay
• 1961The Vengeance of UrsusDirector
• 1961Drakut the AvengerDirector
• 1961Sword in the ShadowsDirector
• 1960Terror of the Red MaskDirector
• 1959Il mondo dei miracoliDirector
• 1958Carousel of songsStory
• 1957Il conte di MateraDirector
• 1957Serenata a MariaDirector
• 1957Onore e sangueScreenplay
• 1956BitterlyDirector
• 1956Il cavaliere dalla spada neraDirector
• 1956MaruzzellaDirector
• 1955ScapricciatielloDirector
• 1955La rossaScreenplay
• 1955Luna novaDirector
• 1955Tragic balladDirector
• 1954Napoli terra d'amoreStory
• 1954Piscatore 'e PusillecoScreenplay
• 1954Mother's HeartDirector
• 1954Lettera napoletanaScreenplay
• 1952ErgastoloDirector
• 1952Gli innocenti paganoStory
• 1951Beauties in CapriStory
• 1951Gli amanti di RavelloScreenplay
• 1950La strada finisce sul fiumeDirector
• 1949Rondini in voloDirector
• 1948Legge di sangueDirector
• 1948Vertigine d'amoreDirector