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Luigi Capuano

Directing·Jul 13, 1904·Napoli, Campania, Italia

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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.

Film	Credit
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance1971 · Director	Director
Blood Calls to Blood1968 · Director	Director
The Magnificent Texan1967 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Big Blackout1966 · Director	Director
Adventurer of Tortuga1965 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Revenge of The Gladiators1964 · Director	Director
Kidnapped to Mystery Island1964 · Director	Director
Return of Sandokan1964 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Sandokan Fights Back1964 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Hercules and the Pirates1964 · Director	Director
The Lion of St. Mark1963 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Blood of the Executioner1963 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Zorro in the Court of Spain1963 · Director	Director
Zorro and the Three Musketeers1963 · Director	Director
Tiger of the Seven Seas1962 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The Vengeance of Ursus1961 · Director	Director
Drakut the Avenger1961 · Director	Director
Sword in the Shadows1961 · Director	Director
Terror of the Red Mask1960 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Il mondo dei miracoli1959 · Director	Director
Carousel of songs1958 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Il conte di Matera1957 · Director	Director
Serenata a Maria1957 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Onore e sangue1957 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Bitterly1956 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Il cavaliere dalla spada nera1956 · Director	Director
Maruzzella1956 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Scapricciatiello1955 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
La rossa1955 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Luna nova1955 · Director	Director
Tragic ballad1955 · Director	Director
Mother's Heart1954 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Ergastolo1952 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Gli innocenti pagano1952 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
LLa strada finisce sul fiume1950 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Rondini in volo1949 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Legge di sangue1948 · Director	Director
Vertigine d'amore1948 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay