Michele Lupo

Born on December 4, 1932, in Corleone, Sicily, Michele Lupo began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. He made his directorial debut with Maciste il gladiatore più forte del mondo (1962), marking the start of a prolific career. Lupo directed 23 films between 1962 and 1982, spanning various genres including peplum, westerns, and comedies. Notable works include Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963), The Master Touch (1972), and Buddy Goes West (1981). He frequently collaborated with actor Bud Spencer, contributing to the popularity of Italian action-comedy films. Lupo passed away on June 27, 1989, in Rome, Italy.
Crew

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
Director

They Called Him Bulldozer
Director

Ben & Charlie
Director

Why Did You Pick On Me?
Director

Bomber
Director

Arizona Colt
Director

California
Director

Buddy Goes West
Director

The Master Touch
Director, Writer

Una storia d'amore
Director

Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
Director

Signori si nasce
First Assistant Director

Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today
First Assistant Director

Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
Co-Director

Africa Express
Director

Seven Times Seven
Director

Fistful of Knuckles
Director

Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte
Director, Writer

Colossus of the Arena
Director

The Orderly
First Assistant Director

Sunset in Naples
First Assistant Director

Your Turn to Die
Director

Master Stroke
Director

Goliath and the Sins of Babylon
Director

Seven Slaves Against the World
Director, Writer

The Revenge of the Gladiators
Director

Il mio amico Benito
Co-Director

Winter Holidays
Assistant Director

Il cocco di mamma
First Assistant Director

Totò Double or Nothing?
Script Supervisor

The Band of Honest Men
Script Supervisor

Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge
First Assistant Director

Toto, Peppino, and the Hussy
Second Assistant Director

Destination Fury
First Assistant Director

Seven Rebel Gladiators
Director

Sign of the Gladiator
First Assistant Director

The Golden Vein
Script Supervisor

Juke Box - Screams of Love
Co-Director

The Weekend Murders
Director