As Director
Zorro, Rider of Vengeance
1971
6.0
Luigi Capuano
Directing
Birth Date
July 13, 1904
Place of Birth
Napoli, Campania, Italia
Date of Death
October 20, 1979
Biography
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.
Complete Filmography
As Director
Blood Calls to Blood
1968
5.0
As Director
The Big Blackout
1966
7.0
As Director, As Writer
Adventurer of Tortuga
1965
5.0
As Director
Revenge of The Gladiators
1964
5.0
As Director, As Writer
Return of Sandokan
1964
6.0
As Director, As Writer
Sandokan Fights Back
1964
5.3
As Director
Hercules and the Pirates
1964
4.0
As Director, As Writer
The Lion of St. Mark
1963
3.6
As Director, As Writer
Blood of the Executioner
1963
4.4
As Director
Zorro in the Court of Spain
1963
5.0
As Director
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
1963
5.0
As Director, As Writer
Tiger of the Seven Seas
1962
4.6
As Writer
The Red Sheik
1962
6.0
As Director, As Writer
Maruzzella
1956
6.2
As Director, As Writer
Mother's Heart
1954
6.0