Michele Lupo
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. Lupo passed away on June 27, 1989, in Rome, Italy.
Filmography
21 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Bomber | Director | Film |
| 1981 | Buddy Goes West | Director | Film |
| 1980 | Why Did You Pick On Me? | Director | Film |
| 1979 | The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid | Director | Film |
| 1978 | They Called Him Bulldozer | Director | Film |
| 1977 | California | Director | Film |
| 1975 | Africa Express | Director | Film |
| 1973 | Mean Frank and Crazy Tony | Director | Film |
| 1972 | Ben & Charlie | Director | Film |
| 1972 | The Master Touch | Director | Film |
| 1972 | The Master Touch | Writer | Film |
| 1971 | Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte | Director | Film |
| 1971 | Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte | Writer | Film |
| 1970 | Una storia d'amore | Director | Film |
| 1970 | The Weekend Murders | Director | Film |
| 1968 | Seven Times Seven | Director | Film |
| 1966 | Arizona Colt | Director | Film |
| 1965 | Fistful of Knuckles | Director | Film |
| 1964 | The Revenge of the Gladiators | Director | Film |
| 1963 | Goliath and the Sins of Babylon | Director | Film |
| 1962 | Colossus of the Arena | Director | Film |
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