About

Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1904-05-25
Place of birth:
Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy
Website:
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Umberto Scarpelli

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1961 The Giant of Metropolis Directing Director 58
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1960 Danger in the Middle East Directing Director N/A
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1952 The Secret Conclave Directing Director 58
Average
1951 Miracle in Milan Directing First Assistant Director 63
Fair
1947 Cronaca nera Directing First Assistant Director N/A
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1946 Shoeshine Directing First Assistant Director 65
Fair
1943 Sant'Elena, piccola isola Directing Co-Director 58
Average
1940 Il capitano degli ussari Directing Assistant Director N/A
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1938 Luciano Serra, Pilot Directing Assistant Director 58
Average
1936 Cavalleria Directing First Assistant Director 58
Average
1936 The Love of the Maharaja Directing Assistant Director N/A
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Writing
1961 The Giant of Metropolis Writing Dialogue 58
Average
1960 Fury of the Pagans Writing Screenplay N/A
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1960 David and Goliath Writing Screenplay 58
Average

Production
1951 Miracle in Milan Production Production Coordinator 63
Fair
1948 Bicycle Thieves Production Production Manager 78
Good