Fernando Cerchio

Born: 1914-08-07, Luserna San Giovanni, Italy

Died: 1974-08-19

Biography

Fernando Cerchio was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from 1940 to 1972. He directed more than 30 films across various genres, including historical dramas and adventure films. Notable works include Men of the Mountain (1943), Mistress of the Mountains (1950), and Cleopatra's Daughter (1960). Cerchio's films are recognized for their narrative depth and engagement with historical themes.

Filmography

• Per un dollaro di gloria (1966)
• Nefertiti, regina del Nilo (1961)
• Totò e Cleopatra (1963)
• Le Vicomte de Bragelonne (1954)
• Totò contro Maciste (1962)
• Il marchio di Kriminal (1968)
• Segretissimo (1967)
• Il sepolcro dei re (1960)
• I quattro del getto tonante (1955)
• La morte sull'alta collina (1969)
• Los amantes del desierto (1957)
• Il figlio di Lagardère (1952)
• Addio, mia bella signora! (1953)
• Giuditta e Oloferne (1959)
• Lo sceicco rosso (1962)
• Il bandolero stanco (1952)
• Col ferro e col fuoco (1962)
• I misteri di Parigi (1957)
• Totò contro il pirata nero (1964)
• Gente Così (1950)
• La buona fortuna (1945)
• Il bivio (1951)