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Luigi Capuano

1904 – 1979

Italian film director and screenwriter

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Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 75). Luigi Capuano was an Italian film director, screenwriter, actor and director.

Luigi Capuano (13 July 1904 – 20 October 1979) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. Born in Naples, he directed 43 films between 1947 and 1971. He sometimes used the pseudonym Lewis King.

Biography Luigi Capuano was born on 13 July 1904 and served as a pilot during World War II. After returning from the war, he worked as a sports journalist.

Selected filmography

Vertigine d'amore (1949) Flying Squadron (1949) Stormbound (1950) The Lovers of Ravello (1951) What Price Innocence? (1952) Beauties in Capri (1952) Tragic Ballad (1954) Letter from Naples (1954) New Moon (1955) Mermaid of Naples (1956) The Knight of the Black Sword (1956) Serenata a Maria (1957) Il Conte di Matera (1957) World of Miracles (1959) Queen of the Pirates (1960) Terror of the Red Mask (1960) Sword in the Shadows (1961) The Vengeance of Ursus (1961) Revenge of the Conquered (1961) Tiger of the Seven Seas (1962) The Executioner of Venice (1963) Zorro and the Three Musketeers (1963) The Lion of St. Mark (1963) La vendetta dei gladiatori (1964) Sandokan to the Rescue (1964) Sandokan Against the Leopard of Sarawak (1964) Hercules and the Black Pirates (1964) Kidnapped to Mystery Island (1964) The Adventurer of Tortuga (1965)

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Who was Luigi Capuano?

Italian film director and screenwriter (1904-1979)

When was Luigi Capuano born?

Luigi Capuano was born on 13 July 1904 in Naples.

When did Luigi Capuano die?

Luigi Capuano died on 20 October 1979 in Rome.

What was Luigi Capuano's occupation?

Luigi Capuano was a film director, screenwriter, actor and director.

What nationality was Luigi Capuano?

Luigi Capuano was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luigi Capuano

· Wikidata: Q120114

· DBpedia: Luigi Capuano

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