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Director
Michele Lupo
- Born December 4, 1932 in Corleone - Sicily - Italy
- Died June 27, 1989
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.
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Lupo passed away on June 27, 1989, in Rome, Italy.
Known for
Toto, Peppino, and the Hussy1956
They Called Him Bulldozer1978
The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid1979
Bomber1982
The Band of Honest Men1956
Why Did You Pick On Me?1980
Buddy Goes West1981
Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge1956
Filmography
- 1982BomberFilmDirector
- 1981Buddy Goes WestFilmDirector
- 1980Why Did You Pick On Me?FilmDirector
- 1979The Sheriff and the Satellite KidFilmDirector
- 1978They Called Him BulldozerFilmDirector
- 1977CaliforniaFilmDirector
- 1975Africa ExpressFilmDirector
- 1973Mean Frank and Crazy TonyFilmDirector
- 1972Ben & CharlieFilmDirector
- 1972The Master TouchFilmDirector, Writer
- 1971Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposteFilmDirector, Writer
- 1970The Weekend MurdersFilmDirector
- 1970Jet Set SwingersFilmDirector
- 1968Seven Times SevenFilmDirector
- 1967Your Turn to DieFilmDirector
- 1967Master StrokeFilmDirector
- 1966Arizona ColtFilmDirector
- 1965Fistful of KnucklesFilmDirector
- 1965Seven Rebel GladiatorsFilmDirector
- 1964Seven Slaves Against the WorldFilmDirector, Writer
- 1964The Revenge of the GladiatorsFilmDirector
- 1963Goliath and the Sins of BabylonFilmDirector
- 1962Totò e Peppino divisi a BerlinoFilmCo-Director
- 1962Il mio amico BenitoFilmCo-Director
- 1962Colossus of the ArenaFilmDirector
- 1961The OrderlyFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1961Destination FuryFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1960Gentlemen Are BornFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1960Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People TodayFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1959Sign of the GladiatorFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1959Winter HolidaysFilmAssistant Director
- 1959Juke Box - Screams of LoveFilmCo-Director
- 1957Il cocco di mammaFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1956Toto, Peppino, and the HussyFilmSecond Assistant Director
- 1956The Band of Honest MenFilmScript Supervisor
- 1956Totò, Peppino e i fuorileggeFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1956Totò Double or Nothing?FilmScript Supervisor
- 1956Sunset in NaplesFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1955The Golden VeinFilmScript Supervisor