Directing

Luigi Capuano

Born July 13, 1904 · Napoli, Campania, Italia

Died October 20, 1979 · aged 75

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 wor…

Known For

Blood Calls to BloodBlood Calls to Blood · 1968
Blood Calls to Blood
★ 5.81968
MovieWesternAction
In a frontier town between the USA and Mexico, Sancho and his gang assault a monastery, kill a few monks who try to oppose the invasion of the sacred building, and get away with a work of art in gold and diamonds. Andrej, a lonesome cowboy, is informed of his brother's death, one of the monks, and starts a search for the gang. Among the lawless and godless men, a fight for getting the better part of the loot is taking place and blood is flowing as much as bullets.
Tiger of the Seven SeasTiger of the Seven Seas · 1962
Tiger of the Seven Seas
★ 5.21962
MovieAdventure
Tigre is the skipper of the Santa Maria, a pirate-ship, but he feels tired and decides to leave the command of the ship. Unfortunately he has only a daughter, Consuelo. So he will leave the command and the ship to the winner of a challenge among his men. Unexpectedly Consuelo wins. The same night Tigre is killed, William is charged with the killing and is sentenced to death. But before the sentence could be executed the Spaniards of Grand Duke Inigo arrives. Consuelo escapes, however this is only the first move of Indigo's wife to get to the pirates treasure.
The Lion of St. MarkThe Lion of St. Mark · 1963
The Lion of St. Mark
★ 4.31963
MovieAdventureAction
In 1620 pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic coast. Our hero sets out to defeat them.
Il mondo dei miracoliIl mondo dei miracoli · 1959
Il mondo dei miracoli
★ 8.01959
MovieComedy
An actor fails to find success in the film world but falls in love with a theatre manager's daughter.
Blood of the ExecutionerBlood of the Executioner · 1963
Blood of the Executioner
★ 4.91963
MovieDramaAdventure
Set in medieval Venice, this swashbuckler chronicles the courage of an executioner and his godson as they attempt to show that the Grand Inquisitor is in league with murderous pirates.
Adventurer of TortugaAdventurer of Tortuga · 1965
Adventurer of Tortuga
★ 5.81965
MovieAdventure
In the New World, a rugged pirate leader and a corrupt governor vie for the affections of a beautiful Indian heiress.
Zorro and the Three MusketeersZorro and the Three Musketeers · 1963
Zorro and the Three Musketeers
★ 6.01963
MovieActionAdventure
In the first half of the 1600's, France is at war with Spain. The cousin of the king of Spain, Isabella, is held captive in the French castle, and the Count of Seville is sent to France as a diplomat. While there, he is escorted by the Three Musketeers, who discover that he has secretly made a deal with Cardinal Richelieu to disclose Spanish military secrets in exchange for Isabella's release. However, he is merely bluffing and plans to take Isabella by force. When the musketeers discover this, they come to his aid, and together the four of them work at freeing the Countess. Meanwhile, the Count doubles as Zorro to free the Spanish court from a treacherous suitor.
Sword in the ShadowsSword in the Shadows · 1961
Sword in the Shadows
★ 8.01961
Movie
Sword in the Shadows (Italian: Una spada nell'ombra) is a 1961 Italian swashbuckler film directed by Luigi Capuano and starring Tamara Lees and Livio Lorenzon.

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