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Luigi Capuano

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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.

13-07-1904

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Louis Capuano, L. Capuano

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Napoli, Campania, Italia

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Zorro, Rider of Vengeance

Zorro, Rider of Vengeance

In Old Calfiornia, an unscrupulous adventurer massacre Indians in order to find an ancient (and precious) talisman they are supposed to hide. Zorro will be on the rescue to protect both the pioneers and the Indians. This adventure has very little in common with the traditional swashbuckling backstage of Zorro's films but many elements of a western film.
6.0

Year:

1971

Blood Calls to Blood

Blood Calls to Blood

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.
5.0

Year:

1968

The Magnificent Texan

The Magnificent Texan

A gang of bandits burn down the Red House belonging to Pablo Lopez. The whole Lopez family is murdered except ten year old Manuel, who is scarred for life by the horrifying sight of his dead parents and burning home. Fifteen years later, Manuel has grown up. After living through many adventures he returns to his village in disguise. Two things are on his mind: to find his long-loved Evelyn and to take revenge on those responsible for the slaughter at the Red House.
4.5

Year:

1967

The Magnificent Texan

The Magnificent Texan

A gang of bandits burn down the Red House belonging to Pablo Lopez. The whole Lopez family is murdered except ten year old Manuel, who is scarred for life by the horrifying sight of his dead parents and burning home. Fifteen years later, Manuel has grown up. After living through many adventures he returns to his village in disguise. Two things are on his mind: to find his long-loved Evelyn and to take revenge on those responsible for the slaughter at the Red House.
4.5

Year:

1967

The Big Blackout

The Big Blackout

Secret agent Perry Grant is called in to investigate a strange case which involves counterfeit money, industrial espionage, and a fashion company that may be functioning as a front for a secret criminal organization.
10.0

Year:

1966

Adventurer of Tortuga

Adventurer of Tortuga

In the New World, a rugged pirate leader and a corrupt governor vie for the affections of a beautiful Indian heiress.
5.0

Year:

1965

Adventurer of Tortuga

Adventurer of Tortuga

In the New World, a rugged pirate leader and a corrupt governor vie for the affections of a beautiful Indian heiress.
5.0

Year:

1965

Revenge of The Gladiators

Revenge of The Gladiators

The mighty Gladiator is captured after freeing the misguided emperor's daughter. The girl surrenders herself for his freedom but is again freed by the Gladiator.
5.0

Year:

1964

Revenge of The Gladiators

Revenge of The Gladiators

The mighty Gladiator is captured after freeing the misguided emperor's daughter. The girl surrenders herself for his freedom but is again freed by the Gladiator.
5.0

Year:

1964

Kidnapped to Mystery Island

Kidnapped to Mystery Island

Three year old Ada, daughter of the British captain McPherson, is captured by the Indian Tukh sect to represent the incarnation of Kali. Ever hidden in a vast underground system of caverns, she watches over human sacrifices, doubting her vocation. 15 years have passed when her father finally finds her and attempts a rescue, together with a snake-hunter who has fallen in love with her.
6.0

Year:

1964

Return of Sandokan

Return of Sandokan

Samoa is kidnapped and held captive hypnotized in caves by her cousin Charles Druk, whose father has been murdered by her future husband Sandokan, lord of Malaya. Assisted by his European friend Iannis, he wants to rescue her.
6.0

Year:

1964

Return of Sandokan

Return of Sandokan

Samoa is kidnapped and held captive hypnotized in caves by her cousin Charles Druk, whose father has been murdered by her future husband Sandokan, lord of Malaya. Assisted by his European friend Iannis, he wants to rescue her.
6.0

Year:

1964

Sandokan Fights Back

Sandokan Fights Back

When Sandokan learns he is the rightful heir to the throne of Malaysia, he immediately sets off to claim his land back.
5.3

Year:

1964

Sandokan Fights Back

Sandokan Fights Back

When Sandokan learns he is the rightful heir to the throne of Malaysia, he immediately sets off to claim his land back.
5.3

Year:

1964

Hercules and the Pirates

Hercules and the Pirates

aka Hercules and the Black Pirates. Brave and noble Samson fights pirates as a soldier in the royal army. He wants to marry lovely fair maiden Rosita, but her haughty governor father disapproves. Meanwhile, the cunning and duplicitous Rodrigo Sanchez joins forces with the wicked Black Pirate to thwart Samson.
4.0

Year:

1964

The Lion of St. Mark

The Lion of St. Mark

In 1620 pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic coast. Our hero sets out to defeat them.
3.6

Year:

1963

The Lion of St. Mark

The Lion of St. Mark

In 1620 pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic coast. Our hero sets out to defeat them.
3.6

Year:

1963

Blood of the Executioner

Blood of the Executioner

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.
4.4

Year:

1963

Blood of the Executioner

Blood of the Executioner

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.
4.4

Year:

1963

Zorro in the Court of Spain

Zorro in the Court of Spain

The perfidious brother of the deceased Duke of Lusitania usurps the throne from its legitimate heir, the Grand Duchess; however, an enigmatic man in black known only as the Zorro is out for justice. But, who is this valiant vindicator?
5.0

Year:

1963

Zorro and the Three Musketeers

Zorro and the Three Musketeers

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.
3.5

Year:

1963

Tiger of the Seven Seas

Tiger of the Seven Seas

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.
4.6

Year:

1962

Tiger of the Seven Seas

Tiger of the Seven Seas

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.
4.6

Year:

1962

The Red Sheik

The Red Sheik

For decades Sultan Hassan has been suppressing the desert tribes with violence and terror. In an oasis, the tribal prince Ajbar has been hiding with his own from Hassan's soldiers.
6.0

Year:

1962

The Vengeance of Ursus

The Vengeance of Ursus

The evil King Zagro has designs on the beautiful Princess Sira. He wants to marry her so he can take over her kingdom and add it to his own. When Sira is kidnapped, Ursus leaves his farm to rescue her and to eventually lead a revolt against King Zagro.
5.0

Year:

1961

Drakut the Avenger

Drakut the Avenger

6.1

Year:

1961

Sword in the Shadows

Sword in the Shadows

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.
0.0

Year:

1961

Terror of the Red Mask

Terror of the Red Mask

In 16th century Italy, mercenary Marco is hired by cruel duke Astolfo whose unjust reign is threatened by the notorious outlaw the Red Mask.
5.0

Year:

1960

Terror of the Red Mask

Terror of the Red Mask

In 16th century Italy, mercenary Marco is hired by cruel duke Astolfo whose unjust reign is threatened by the notorious outlaw the Red Mask.
5.0

Year:

1960

Il mondo dei miracoli

Il mondo dei miracoli

An actor fails to find success in the film world but falls in love with a theatre manager's daughter.
0.0

Year:

1959

Carousel of songs

Carousel of songs

0.0

Year:

1958

Carousel of songs

Carousel of songs

0.0

Year:

1958

Carousel of songs

Carousel of songs

0.0

Year:

1958

Il conte di Matera

Il conte di Matera

Rambaldo Tramontana, a count who went into battle backed by the French, returns to Matera to take revenge once he is victorious, but the city is deserted and he begins to commit abuses and violence.
0.0

Year:

1957

Serenata a Maria

Serenata a Maria

Stefano, a singer struggling for success, falls for Maria who, however, is pregnant with a child from another guy. Stefano leaves her but when he becomes a star, he looks for her and marries her.
0.0

Year:

1957

Serenata a Maria

Serenata a Maria

Stefano, a singer struggling for success, falls for Maria who, however, is pregnant with a child from another guy. Stefano leaves her but when he becomes a star, he looks for her and marries her.
0.0

Year:

1957

Serenata a Maria

Serenata a Maria

Stefano, a singer struggling for success, falls for Maria who, however, is pregnant with a child from another guy. Stefano leaves her but when he becomes a star, he looks for her and marries her.
0.0

Year:

1957

Onore e sangue

Onore e sangue

A humble clerk is forced to take on debts to cure his mother.
0.0

Year:

1957

Onore e sangue

Onore e sangue

A humble clerk is forced to take on debts to cure his mother.
0.0

Year:

1957

Bitterly

Bitterly

0.0

Year:

1956

Bitterly

Bitterly

0.0

Year:

1956

Maruzzella

Maruzzella

Maruzzella is in love with Salvatore, who in turn is infatuated with Donna Carmela, Maruzzella's stepmother. As if that were not enough, Carmela deprives Maruzzella of her inheritance. When Salvatore comes to visit Renato, his old poor and needy schoolmate, the situation takes a strange development.
6.2

Year:

1956

Maruzzella

Maruzzella

Maruzzella is in love with Salvatore, who in turn is infatuated with Donna Carmela, Maruzzella's stepmother. As if that were not enough, Carmela deprives Maruzzella of her inheritance. When Salvatore comes to visit Renato, his old poor and needy schoolmate, the situation takes a strange development.
6.2

Year:

1956

Maruzzella

Maruzzella

Maruzzella is in love with Salvatore, who in turn is infatuated with Donna Carmela, Maruzzella's stepmother. As if that were not enough, Carmela deprives Maruzzella of her inheritance. When Salvatore comes to visit Renato, his old poor and needy schoolmate, the situation takes a strange development.
6.2

Year:

1956

Scapricciatiello

Scapricciatiello

0.0

Year:

1955

Scapricciatiello

Scapricciatiello

0.0

Year:

1955

La rossa

La rossa

Amelia, a beautiful and irrepressible girl known as "La Rossa", returns from Paris to her country, a small seaside town in southern Italy, where her father is the lighthouse keeper. To her father and her fellow villagers, she gives the impression that she is married to a rich gentleman. In reality she is only the friend of Pierre Dupont, an elegant Parisian bandit. Dupont, however, actually gives the girl a certain economic comfort. Later Pierre arrives in the country incognito, being wanted for a large theft of jewels in Paris, and Amelia, her lover and accomplice, helps him to hide.
0.0

Year:

1955

La rossa

La rossa

Amelia, a beautiful and irrepressible girl known as "La Rossa", returns from Paris to her country, a small seaside town in southern Italy, where her father is the lighthouse keeper. To her father and her fellow villagers, she gives the impression that she is married to a rich gentleman. In reality she is only the friend of Pierre Dupont, an elegant Parisian bandit. Dupont, however, actually gives the girl a certain economic comfort. Later Pierre arrives in the country incognito, being wanted for a large theft of jewels in Paris, and Amelia, her lover and accomplice, helps him to hide.
0.0

Year:

1955

Luna nova

Luna nova

A young man leaves the countryside and falls for the owner of a nightclub.
0.0

Year:

1955

Tragic ballad

Tragic ballad

A sailor is accused of the murder of his girlfriend's father.
0.0

Year:

1955

Napoli terra d'amore

Napoli terra d'amore

The story of an honest young man entangled by a night singer in the Camorra.
0.0

Year:

1954

Piscatore 'e Pusilleco

Piscatore 'e Pusilleco

A wealthy and jealous merchant tries to lure a young girl away from her boyfriend by offering to pay to stage small singing concerts for her.
0.0

Year:

1954

Mother's Heart

Mother's Heart

An unworthy nephew, with the help of a girl who seduces the young guardian, robs the aunt of the family jewels. He also manages to put the blame for the theft on the caretaker, engaged to a young woman who is actually the woman's natural daughter. The thief also tries to blackmail his aunt by threatening to reveal the truth after so many years, but a commissioner manages to prove the innocence of the suspect and the guilt of his nephew.
6.0

Year:

1954

Mother's Heart

Mother's Heart

An unworthy nephew, with the help of a girl who seduces the young guardian, robs the aunt of the family jewels. He also manages to put the blame for the theft on the caretaker, engaged to a young woman who is actually the woman's natural daughter. The thief also tries to blackmail his aunt by threatening to reveal the truth after so many years, but a commissioner manages to prove the innocence of the suspect and the guilt of his nephew.
6.0

Year:

1954

Lettera napoletana

Lettera napoletana

Warehouseman "Franco" is set up by the son of his boss for robbery and cigarette smuggling. Can he prove his innocence and rescue his relationship with "Anna"?
0.0

Year:

1954

Ergastolo

Ergastolo

Rosa Lulli, has an illegitimate 20-year-old son, named Stefano, who lives with her in the house of Professor Arlotta. Stefano is in love with Lydia, the granddaughter of the professor. The couple has a gambling addiction: the need to obtain a large sum to meet gambling debts, which pushes him to accept the loving invitation of Jeannette, owner of a dance school, where Stefano goes to play.
0.0

Year:

1952

Ergastolo

Ergastolo

Rosa Lulli, has an illegitimate 20-year-old son, named Stefano, who lives with her in the house of Professor Arlotta. Stefano is in love with Lydia, the granddaughter of the professor. The couple has a gambling addiction: the need to obtain a large sum to meet gambling debts, which pushes him to accept the loving invitation of Jeannette, owner of a dance school, where Stefano goes to play.
0.0

Year:

1952

Gli innocenti pagano

Gli innocenti pagano

Back from the war, a man discovers that his daughter has died and his wife has left their house. He searches for the girlfriend of a fellow soldier and falls for her.
0.0

Year:

1952

Gli innocenti pagano

Gli innocenti pagano

Back from the war, a man discovers that his daughter has died and his wife has left their house. He searches for the girlfriend of a fellow soldier and falls for her.
0.0

Year:

1952

Gli innocenti pagano

Gli innocenti pagano

Back from the war, a man discovers that his daughter has died and his wife has left their house. He searches for the girlfriend of a fellow soldier and falls for her.
0.0

Year:

1952

Beauties in Capri

Beauties in Capri

The love story between Don Camillo's protégé and Don Violante's niece adds fuel to the rivalry between the two priests.
0.0

Year:

1951

La strada finisce sul fiume

La strada finisce sul fiume

An American journalist, Barbara, goes to Italy to interview Roi, the country's most notorious outlaw when she imagines to be some kind of modern-day Robin Hood. Through local contacts and friends, she arranges a meeting and finds that her "robin-hood'" is just a hood, hoodlum and ruthless criminal. The police are about to capture him but he uses her as an hostage to make his escape but they are marooned for a night in a country farm house. It becomes a harrowing night for her and the poor farmers.
0.0

Year:

1950

La strada finisce sul fiume

La strada finisce sul fiume

An American journalist, Barbara, goes to Italy to interview Roi, the country's most notorious outlaw when she imagines to be some kind of modern-day Robin Hood. Through local contacts and friends, she arranges a meeting and finds that her "robin-hood'" is just a hood, hoodlum and ruthless criminal. The police are about to capture him but he uses her as an hostage to make his escape but they are marooned for a night in a country farm house. It becomes a harrowing night for her and the poor farmers.
0.0

Year:

1950

Legge di sangue

Legge di sangue

"Law of Blood" - Rosa has been engaged for years with Antonio. But Antonio is in the military service and Rosa is seduced by Alberto. Returning to the village, Antonio learns what happened during his absence.
0.0

Year:

1948

Legge di sangue

Legge di sangue

"Law of Blood" - Rosa has been engaged for years with Antonio. But Antonio is in the military service and Rosa is seduced by Alberto. Returning to the village, Antonio learns what happened during his absence.
0.0

Year:

1948

Vertigine d'amore

Vertigine d'amore

Italian movie inspired by "Le pain des pauvres".
0.0

Year:

1948

Vertigine d'amore

Vertigine d'amore

Italian movie inspired by "Le pain des pauvres".
0.0

Year:

1948