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.
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Vertigine d'amore (1948)
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Maruzzella (1956)
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Rondini in volo (1949)
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The Magnificent Texan (1967)
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Kidnapped to Mystery Island (1964)
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Sword in the Shadows (1961)
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Serenata a Maria (1957)
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Adventurer of Tortuga (1965)
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Sandokan Fights Back (1964)
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Blood of the Executioner (1963)
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Tiger of the Seven Seas (1962)
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Hercules and the Pirates (1964)
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The Lion of St. Mark (1963)
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La rossa (1955)
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Il conte di Matera (1957)
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Il mondo dei miracoli (1959)
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Mother's Heart (1954)
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Revenge of The Gladiators (1964)
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Blood Calls to Blood (1968)
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The Vengeance of Ursus (1961)
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Zorro and the Three Musketeers (1963)
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Terror of the Red Mask (1960)
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Scapricciatiello (1955)
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Drakut the Avenger (1961)
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Il cavaliere dalla spada nera (1956)
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Return of Sandokan (1964)
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Tragic ballad (1955)
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Legge di sangue (1948)
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Zorro in the Court of Spain (1963)
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Zorro, Rider of Vengeance (1971)
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Gli innocenti pagano (1952)
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Bitterly (1956)
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Carousel of songs (1958)
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The Big Blackout (1966)
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Luna nova (1955)
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La strada finisce sul fiume (1950)
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Ergastolo (1952)
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Onore e sangue (1957)
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