Director

Luigi Capuano

Directing

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Directed movies: 30Directed series: 0All crew credits: 42

TMDB ID: 587346

IMDb ID: nm0135730

Known for: Directing

Born: July 13, 1904

Died: October 20, 1979

Age: 75

Place of birth: Napoli, Campania, Italia

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1948 - 1971

Years active: 24

Wikidata: Q120114

Also known as

Lewis King • Louis Capuano • L. Capuano

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Director (30)Screenplay (7)Story (5)

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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.

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