Piero Pierotti

Biography

Piero Pierotti was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from the 1950s to the late 1960s. Born in Pisa, Tuscany, he began his career as a screenwriter, contributing to various Italian films. Pierotti made his directorial debut with The Last of the Vikings (1961), a historical adventure film. He continued to explore adventure and historical themes with films like Hercules and the Masked Rider (1963) and The Adventurer of Tortuga (1965). Pierotti's work is characterized by its dynamic storytelling and engagement with popular cinematic trends of his time.

Directed

1. A Queen for Caesar (1962) — Director
2. The Pirate and the Slave Girl (1959) — Director
3. Marco Polo (1962) — Director
4. Heads or Tails (1969) — Director
5. The Avenger of Venice (1964) — Director
6. Hercules and the Masked Rider (1963) — Director
7. Hercules Against Rome (1964) — Director
8. Zorro il ribelle (1966) — Director
9. Assault on the State Treasure (1967) — Director
10. Lost Treasure of the Incas (1964) — Director
11. Giant of the Evil Island (1965) — Director
12. The Black Archer (1959) — Director
13. La grande avventura di Scaramouche (1972) — Director
14. Cavalcata selvaggia (1960) — Director
15. Napoleone a Firenze (1963) — Director