
Fernando Cerchio
Directing
August 7, 1914
Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
August 19, 1974
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.
The Filmography


Top Secret

Mutiny at Fort Sharpe

Totò versus the Black Pirate

Toto and Cleopatra

The Red Sheik

Totò versus Maciste

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

The Head of a Tyrant

Herod the Great

Desert Warrior

Il bandolero stanco
