Fernando Cerchio

Fernando Cerchio

Director · Writer

Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
August 7, 1914

Biography

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.

Photo

Fernando Cerchio 1

Representative Works

Web of Violence
Web of Violence
7.0
/ Italian
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
5.7
/ Italian
Cleopatra's Daughter
Cleopatra's Daughter
5.8
/ Italian
Totò versus Maciste
Totò versus Maciste
6.5
/ Italian
Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior
7.0
/ Spanish
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
5.2
/ Italian
The Count of Bragelonne
The Count of Bragelonne
6.0
/ French
Toto and Cleopatra
Toto and Cleopatra
6.7
/ Italian
Herod the Great
Herod the Great
6.3
/ Italian
The Mark of Kriminal
The Mark of Kriminal
5.1
/ Italian
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
9.0
/ Italian
Porte chiuse
Porte chiuse
10.0
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Web of Violence
1966Nominee

Best Writing

Web of Violence

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
1961Nominee

Best Director

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

Cleopatra's Daughter
1960Nominee

Best Director

Cleopatra's Daughter

Career Highlights

Totò versus Maciste
1962Highlight

Best Director

Totò versus Maciste

Desert Warrior
1957Highlight

Best Director

Desert Warrior