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Fernando Cerchio

Born August 7, 1914 · Luserna San Giovanni, Italy

Died August 19, 1974 · aged 60

Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adventure films. Notable works include Men of the Mountain (1943), Mistress of the Mountains (1950), and Cleopatra's Daughter (1960). Cerchio's films are recognized for their narrative depth and engagement with historical the…

Known For

Web of ViolenceWeb of Violence · 1966
Web of Violence
7.01966
MovieCrimeAdventure
A journalist goes in search of his missing fiance.
Nefertiti, Queen of the NileNefertiti, Queen of the Nile · 1961
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
5.71961
MovieDramaHistory
Chronicles the rise and fall of the woman who eventually became known as Queen Nefertiti.
Death on High MountainDeath on High Mountain · 1969
Death on High Mountain
6.71969
MovieWestern
Braddock is an influential and highly respected citizen of the town of Two Arrows. He also represents a group of Mexican outlaws led by Valiente. Braddock plans an important robbery with only two young men, Loring and Parker, standing in the way of the bandits.
Herod the GreatHerod the Great · 1959
Herod the Great
6.31959
MovieHistoryDrama
Angry at his wife and defeated in battle, the king of Judea is taken prisoner. After being spared by the Romans, King Herod comes to believe he's been a victim of court plotting.
Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!Farewell, My Beautiful Lady! · 1953
Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!
7.01953
MovieDrama
Guido and Cristina fall in love, but she is betrothed to a solider. When he is reported killed they hope to marry, but his reappearance without his limbs makes matters difficult for all concerned.
Cleopatra's DaughterCleopatra's Daughter · 1960
Cleopatra's Daughter
5.81960
MovieAdventureDrama
The beautiful young Sushila is forced into a political marriage with young Pharaoh Nemorat in order to consolidate power. However, the young Pharaoh is beset with mental illness and the marriage becomes dangerous, all the while the chief advisor Kefren and his scheming mistress plot to destroy the unstable pair.
The Count of BragelonneThe Count of Bragelonne · 1954
The Count of Bragelonne
6.01954
MovieComedyDrama
Raoul de Bragelonne must uphold his musketeer father's legacy in the face of court intrigues from Cardinal Mazarin.
Desert WarriorDesert Warrior · 1957
Desert Warrior
7.01957
MovieAdventure
Omar Sultan's army has been defeated. However, Prince Said, son of the Sultan died, encourages people to form an army and fight again to Ibrahim. The town gets excited and running quickly, while crossing the desert, they encounter the enemy caravans and raid without knowing that one of them is Fatima, daughter of Ibrahim, who poses as a singer of the harem. Said, dazzled by the beauty of the girl, released. But soon after, Fatima, who also doesn´t know the origin of the robber, sees him again, and among them born a strong attraction.

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