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Umberto Scarpelli was an Italian screenwriter and film director whose career spanned from the 1930s to the early 1960s. Born in Orvieto, Umbria, he began his career in the film industry as an assistant director, contributing to over fifteen films. Notably, he served as an assistant director on Shoeshine (1946) and Bicycle Thieves (1948), both of which are seminal works in Italian neorealism. Scarpelli transitioned to directing with films such as Sant'Elena, piccola isola (1943) and The Secret Conclave (1952). His directorial work often explored historical and dramatic themes, reflecting the socio-political climate of post-war Italy. Scarpelli's contributions to Italian cinema are marked by his versatility and engagement with contemporary societal issues.
Release Date | Title | Job | Rating | Your Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 25th, 1961 | The Giant of Metropolis | Director | 4.7 | |
September 2nd, 1960 | Danger in the Middle East | Director | 7 | |
September 17th, 1952 | The Secret Conclave | Director | 8.8 | |
February 8th, 1951 | Miracle in Milan | First Assistant Director | 7.3 | |
February 15th, 1947 | Cronaca nera | First Assistant Director | 9 | |
April 27th, 1946 | Shoeshine | First Assistant Director | 7.8 | |
June 26th, 1943 | Sant'Elena, piccola isola | Co-Director | 6 | |
October 10th, 1940 | Il capitano degli ussari | Assistant Director | 7 | |
January 2nd, 1938 | Luciano Serra, Pilot | Assistant Director | 5.2 | |
October 23rd, 1936 | Cavalleria | First Assistant Director | 5.4 | |
April 14th, 1936 | The Love of the Maharaja | Assistant Director | 7 |