Fernando Cerchio

Fernando Cerchio

Director · Writer

Luserna San Giovanni, Italy
August 7, 1914

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.

Photo

Fernando Cerchio 1

Representative Works

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
5.7
/ Italian
Herod the Great
Herod the Great
6.3
/ Italian
The Count of Bragelonne
The Count of Bragelonne
6.0
/ French
Cleopatra's Daughter
Cleopatra's Daughter
5.8
/ Italian
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
5.2
/ Italian
Totò versus Maciste
Totò versus Maciste
6.5
/ Italian
Web of Violence
Web of Violence
7.0
/ Italian
Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior
7.0
/ Spanish
Toto and Cleopatra
Toto and Cleopatra
6.7
/ Italian
The Red Sheik
The Red Sheik
7.3
/ Italian
Porte chiuse
Porte chiuse
10.0
/ Italian
The Mark of Kriminal
The Mark of Kriminal
5.1
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile
1961Nominee

Best Director

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile

Herod the Great
1959Nominee

Best Writing

Herod the Great

The Count of Bragelonne
1954Nominee

Best Director

The Count of Bragelonne

Career Highlights

Cleopatra's Daughter
1960Highlight

Best Director

Cleopatra's Daughter

Mutiny at Fort Sharpe
1966Highlight

Best Director

Mutiny at Fort Sharpe