Umberto Scarpelli

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1904-05-25

Deathday 1980-05-15 (75 years old)

Place of Birth Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy

Umberto Scarpelli

Biography

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.

Known For

Director

1961
1952
1951
Miracle in Milan

as First Assistant Director

1947
Cronaca nera

as First Assistant Director

1946
Shoeshine

as First Assistant Director

1943
1940
Il capitano degli ussari

as Assistant Director

1938
Luciano Serra, Pilot

as Assistant Director

1936
Cavalleria

as First Assistant Director

1936
The Love of the Maharaja

as Assistant Director

Writer

1961
1960
Fury of the Pagans

as Screenplay

1960
David and Goliath

as Screenplay

Producer

1951
Miracle in Milan

as Production Coordinator

1948
Bicycle Thieves

as Production Manager