1960Nominee
Best Director
Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today
Michele Lupo
Director · Writer
Corleone - Sicily - Italy
December 4, 1932
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1981Nominee
Best Director
Buddy Goes West
1978Nominee
Best Director
They Called Him Bulldozer
Career Highlights
1980Highlight
Best Director
Why Did You Pick On Me?
1972Highlight
Best Director
Ben & Charlie
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Buddy Goes West
They Called Him Bulldozer
Why Did You Pick On Me?