Luigi Capuano

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.

Crew

Vertigine d'amore

Director, Screenplay

Director, Screenplay, Story

Lettera napoletana

Beauties in Capri

Blood Calls to Blood

The Magnificent Texan

Director, Screenplay

Blood of the Executioner

Director, Screenplay

Return of Sandokan

Director, Writer

Revenge of The Gladiators

Story, Director

La strada finisce sul fiume

Writer, Director

Director, Screenplay

Screenplay, Director

The Lion of St. Mark

Director, Screenplay

Adventurer of Tortuga

Director, Writer

Tiger of the Seven Seas

Director, Screenplay

The Vengeance of Ursus

Serenata a Maria

Screenplay, Director, Story

Director, Screenplay

Sandokan Fights Back

Director, Screenplay

Zorro, Rider of Vengeance

Piscatore 'e Pusilleco

Terror of the Red Mask

Director, Screenplay

Scapricciatiello

Director, Screenplay

Il conte di Matera

Zorro and the Three Musketeers

Napoli terra d'amore

Kidnapped to Mystery Island

Sword in the Shadows

Gli amanti di Ravello

Zorro in the Court of Spain

Hercules and the Pirates

Screenplay, Director

Gli innocenti pagano

Story, Screenplay, Director

Carousel of songs

Story, Director, Screenplay

Il cavaliere dalla spada nera

Il mondo dei miracoli

The Big Blackout

Legge di sangue

Director, Story

Director, Writer

Drakut the Avenger