
Michele Lupo
Known for directing · Born 4 December 1932 · Died 27 June 1989 · aged 56 · Corleone - Sicily - Italy
39 credits
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.
Known for

They Called Him Bulldozer
1978

The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid
1979

Bomber
1982

Why Did You Pick On Me?
1980

Buddy Goes West
1981

Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
1962

California
1977

The Weekend Murders
1970

Arizona Colt
1966

Ben & Charlie
1972

The Master Touch
1972

Africa Express
1975