Fernando Cerchio
Known for
Directing
Born
August 7, 1914
Birthplace
Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
Died
August 19, 1974 (aged 60)
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.
Best known work
Toto and Cleopatra
1963
Totò versus Maciste
1962
Totò versus the Black Pirate
1964
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
1961
The Mark of Kriminal
1968
Herod the Great
1959
Cleopatra's Daughter
1960
The Count of Bragelonne
1954
Invasion 1700
1962
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
1966Filmography
TBA
A Gela qualcosa di nuovoDirector
TBA
Milizie della civiltàEditor
1971
A cuore freddoEditor
1969
Death on High MountainDirector
1968
The Mark of KriminalDirector
1967
Top SecretDirector
1966
Web of ViolenceScreenplay
1966
Mutiny at Fort SharpeDirector, Screenplay
1964
Totò versus the Black PirateDirector
1963
Toto and CleopatraDirector, Screenplay
1962
The Red SheikDirector
1962
Invasion 1700Director
1962
Totò versus MacisteDirector
1961
Nefertiti, Queen of the NileDirector, Writer
1960
Cleopatra's DaughterDirector, Screenplay
1959
The Head of a TyrantScreenplay, Director
1959
Herod the GreatScreenplay
1957
Desert WarriorDirector
1957
The Mysteries of ParisScreenplay, Director
1955
Four of the Thundering JetDirector, Writer
1954
The Count of BragelonneDirector
1953
Farewell, My Beautiful Lady!Screenplay, Director
1953
LulùDirector
1952
Il bandolero stancoDirector
1952
Son of the HunchbackDirector