Luigi Capuano

Regisseur, Schrijver

13 juli 1904 — 20 oktober 1979 (75 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Blood Calls Blood
    Blood Calls Blood1968

Known For

  • De Scherprechter
    De Scherprechter1963
  • Tiger of the Seven Seas
    Tiger of the Seven Seas1962
  • Zorro and the Three Musketeers
    Zorro and the Three Musketeers1963
  • The Lion of St. Mark
    The Lion of St. Mark1963
  • De vuurproef van Ursus
    De vuurproef van Ursus1961
  • Sandokan alla riscossa
    Sandokan alla riscossa1964
  • Sandokan contro il leopardo di Sarawak
    Sandokan contro il leopardo di Sarawak1964
  • The Magnificent Texan
    The Magnificent Texan1967
  • The Mystery of Thug Island
    The Mystery of Thug Island1964
  • L'avventuriero della Tortuga
    L'avventuriero della Tortuga1965
  • Terror of the Red Mask
    Terror of the Red Mask1960
  • Het Zwaard van Zorro
    Het Zwaard van Zorro1962
  • Blood Calls Blood
    Blood Calls Blood1968
  • Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
    Zorro, Rider of Vengeance1971
  • Una spada nell'ombra
    Una spada nell'ombra1961
  • The Big Blackout
    The Big Blackout1966
  • Mermaid of Naples
    Mermaid of Naples1956
  • Il mondo dei miracoli
    Il mondo dei miracoli1959
  • Lettera napoletana
    Lettera napoletana1954
  • Het mysterie van het mooie lichaam
    Het mysterie van het mooie lichaam1969