
Michele Lupo
Director
Born: December 4, 1932 (56 years old)
Died: June 27, 1989
Place of birth: Corleone - Sicily - Italy
Biography
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 (27)
- Toto, Peppino, and the Hussy (1956, ★ 8)
- The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid (1979, ★ 6.4)
- They Called Him Bulldozer (1978, ★ 6.8)
- Why Did You Pick On Me? (1980, ★ 6.1)
- Bomber (1982, ★ 6.4)
- Arizona Colt (1966, ★ 6.4)
- Buddy Goes West (1981, ★ 6.2)
- Signori si nasce (1960, ★ 7)
- Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today (1960, ★ 7.2)
- The Band of Honest Men (1956, ★ 7.7)
- Totò Double or Nothing? (1956, ★ 6.9)
- Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge (1956, ★ 7.6)
- California (1977, ★ 5.9)
- The Master Touch (1972, ★ 5.7)
- Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino (1962, ★ 6.5)
- Seven Times Seven (1968, ★ 6.8)
- Winter Holidays (1959, ★ 6.6)
- Fistful of Knuckles (1965, ★ 5.6)
- Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte (1971, ★ 5.6)
- Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963, ★ 5.3)
- Il mio amico Benito (1962, ★ 5.5)
- The Weekend Murders (1970, ★ 5.9)
- Ben & Charlie (1972, ★ 4.9)
- Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973, ★ 4.1)
- Africa Express (1975, ★ 4.6)
- Sign of the Gladiator (1959, ★ 4.4)
- Juke Box - Screams of Love (1959, ★ 4.4)