Michele Lupo

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.

Directed

1. They Called Him Bulldozer (1978) — Director
2. The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid (1979) — Director
3. Bomber (1982) — Director
4. Why Did You Pick On Me? (1980) — Director
5. Buddy Goes West (1981) — Director
6. California (1977) — Director
7. The Weekend Murders (1970) — Director
8. Arizona Colt (1966) — Director
9. Ben & Charlie (1972) — Director
10. The Master Touch (1972) — Director
11. Africa Express (1975) — Director
12. Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte (1971) — Director
13. Seven Times Seven (1968) — Director
14. Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973) — Director
15. Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963) — Director
16. Fistful of Knuckles (1965) — Director
17. Una storia d'amore (1970) — Director
18. Seven Rebel Gladiators (1965) — Director
19. Colossus of the Arena (1962) — Director
20. Seven Slaves Against the World (1964) — Director
21. Your Turn to Die (1967) — Director
22. Master Stroke (1967) — Director
23. The Revenge of the Gladiators (1964) — Director