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Fernando Cerchio

Born 7 August 1914 · Luserna San Giovanni, Italy · Died 19 August 1974

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.

Known for

Toto and Cleopatra
Totò versus Maciste
Totò versus the Black Pirate
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
The Mark of Kriminal
Herod the Great
Cleopatra's Daughter
The Count of Bragelonne
Invasion 1700
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
The Head of a Tyrant
Death on High Mountain
Death on High Mountain
The Mark of Kriminal
Top Secret
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
Web of Violence
Totò versus the Black Pirate
Toto and Cleopatra
Totò versus Maciste
Invasion 1700
The Red Sheik
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra's Daughter
Herod the Great
The Head of a Tyrant
Desert Warrior
The Mysteries of Paris
Four of the Thundering Jet
The Count of Bragelonne
Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!
Lulù
Il bandolero stanco
Son of the Hunchback
Il bivio
People Like That
Cenerentola
La buona fortuna
Quelli della montagna
Alpine Refuges
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