Luigi Capuano

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1904-07-13

Deathday 1979-10-20 (75 years old)

Place of Birth Napoli, Campania, Italia

Also Known As Lewis King, Louis Capuano, L. Capuano

Luigi Capuano

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.

Known For

Director

1968
1967
1966
The Big Blackout

as Director

1965
1964
Return of Sandokan

as Director

1964
1964
1963
1963
1962
1961
1961
1961
Drakut the Avenger

as Director

1960
1959
1958
Carousel of songs

as Director

1957
Serenata a Maria

as Director

1957
Il conte di Matera

as Director

1957
Onore e sangue

as Director

1956
Maruzzella

as Director

1956
Bitterly

as Director

1955
Scapricciatiello

as Director

1955
La rossa

as Director

1955
Luna nova

as Director

1955
Tragic ballad

as Director

1954
Mother's Heart

as Director

1952
Ergastolo

as Director

1952
1948
Vertigine d'amore

as Director

1948
Legge di sangue

as Director

Writer

1967
The Magnificent Texan

as Screenplay

1965
1964
Sandokan Fights Back

as Screenplay

1964
1963
1963
The Lion of St. Mark

as Screenplay

1962
1962
The Red Sheik

as Screenplay

1960
1958
1958
Carousel of songs

as Screenplay

1957
Serenata a Maria

as Screenplay

1957
1957
Onore e sangue

as Screenplay

1956
Maruzzella

as Story

1956
Maruzzella

as Screenplay

1956
Bitterly

as Screenplay

1955
La rossa

as Screenplay

1955
Scapricciatiello

as Screenplay

1954
Lettera napoletana

as Screenplay

1954
1954
Mother's Heart

as Writer

1952
Ergastolo

as Screenplay

1952
Gli innocenti pagano

as Screenplay

1951
1951
Gli amanti di Ravello

as Screenplay

1948