Fernando Cerchio
Directing
- Born
- August 7, 1914 · Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
- Died
- August 19, 1974 (age 60)
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.
Known for
Toto and Cleopatra
September 5, 1963
Totò versus Maciste
February 28, 1962
Totò versus the Black Pirate
March 27, 1964
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
September 20, 1961
The Mark of Kriminal
September 14, 1968
Herod the Great
January 1, 1959
Cleopatra's Daughter
December 7, 1960
The Count of Bragelonne
December 9, 1954
Invasion 1700
July 14, 1962
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
January 29, 1966
The Head of a Tyrant
February 26, 1959
Death on High Mountain
January 25, 1969
Behind the camera36
- 1971A cuore freddo Editor
- 1969Death on High Mountain Director
- 1968The Mark of Kriminal Director
- 1967Top Secret Director
- 1966Web of Violence Screenplay
- 1966Mutiny at Fort Sharpe Screenplay, Director
- 1964Totò versus the Black Pirate Director
- 1963Toto and Cleopatra Director, Screenplay
- 1962The Red Sheik Director
- 1962Invasion 1700