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Umberto Scarpelli

Director · 1904–1980 · Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, Italy

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Biography

Umberto Scarpelli was an Italian screenwriter and film director whose career spanned from the 1930s to the early 1960s. Born in Orvieto, Umbria, he began his career in the film industry as an assistant director, contributing to over fifteen films. Notably, he served as an assistant director on Shoeshine (1946) and Bicycle Thieves (1948), both of which are seminal works in Italian neorealism. Scarpelli transitioned to directing with films such as Sant'Elena, piccola isola (1943) and The Secret Conclave (1952). His directorial work often explored historical and dramatic themes, reflecting the socio-political climate of post-war Italy. Scarpelli's contributions to Italian cinema are marked by his versatility and engagement with contemporary societal issues.

Directed 10

1960s

  1. 1961

    The Giant of Metropolis

    Director

    47
  2. 1960

    Danger in the Middle East

    Director

1950s

  1. 1952

    The Secret Conclave

    Director

  2. 1951

    Miracle in Milan

    First Assistant Director

    79

1940s

  1. 1947

    Cronaca nera

    First Assistant Director

  2. 1946

    Shoeshine

    First Assistant Director

    84
  3. 1943

    Sant'Elena, piccola isola

    Co-Director

1930s

  1. 1938

    Luciano Serra, Pilot

    Assistant Director

  2. 1936

    Cavalleria

    First Assistant Director

  3. The Love of the Maharaja

    Assistant Director

Wrote 4

1960s

  1. 1961

    The Giant of Metropolis

    Dialogue

    47
  2. 1960

    Fury of the Pagans

    Screenplay

  3. David and Goliath

    Screenplay

    44

1950s

  1. 1952

    The Secret Conclave

    Writer

Produced 2