Directing

Leopoldo Savona

Born July 13, 1913

Died October 19, 2000 · aged 87

Born in Lenola, Italy, he started his career in 1949 as assistant director of Giuseppe De Sanctis. He made his directorial debut in 1955, with the adventure film Il principe dalla maschera rossa. He collaborated with Pier Paolo Pasolini as a technical adviser in Mamma Roma.

Known For

It Started in NaplesIt Started in Naples · 1960
It Started in Naples
6.41960
MovieComedyRomance
Mike Hamilton, a Philadelphia lawyer, comes to Naples to settle the estate of his long estranged "black sheep" brother. Once there, he discovers that the deceased has left an 8 year old boy who is being raised by Michael's sister-in-law Lucia Curcio. To complicate matters, Lucia happens to be a sexy nightclub performer.
Killer KidKiller Kid · 1967
Killer Kid
6.11967
MovieWesternRomance
The ruthless and cruel Captain Ramirez hunts down and kills revolutionaries in his search for The Saint, the righteous leader of the Mexican insurrection against the Federales.
Warriors FiveWarriors Five · 1962
Warriors Five
6.51962
MovieDramaWar
World War II Italy...1943. After parachuting behind enemy lines on an espionage mission, an American soldier is imprisoned by the enemy. He escapes with four Italian prisoners, enlisting their aid in exploding a bridge.
Woman of RomeWoman of Rome · 1954
Woman of Rome
6.11954
MovieDrama
During the fascist era, Adriana a beautiful young model, becomes a prostitute after a love affair gone wrong. She meets Mino, a partisan who falls in love with her and wants to redeem her.
Daughters of DestinyDaughters of Destiny · 1954
Daughters of Destiny
4.61954
MovieComedyDrama
Three stories, very different in space and time. Lysistrata, a dancer from ancient times, Jeanne d'Arc, medieval warrior and Elisabeth, American war widow who comes on pilgrimage in Italy.
AccattoneAccattone · 1961
Accattone
7.71961
MovieDrama
A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.
Easy YearsEasy Years · 1953
Easy Years
6.81953
MovieComedy
A Sicilian professor who moves to Rome gets lost in the maze of Roman ministries and gives in to corruption.
Operation SnafuOperation Snafu · 1970
Operation Snafu
6.71970
MovieWarComedy
World War II soldiers enter Sicily to seize German arms supply only to discover there is not a gun in sight.

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