Primo Zeglio

Director · Writer

Buronzo, Piedmont, Italy

July 8, 1906

Biography

Primo Zeglio was an Italian film director and writer whose career spanned from the early 1940s to the late 1960s. He began his career as an assistant director and screenwriter, contributing to films such as The Mask of Cesare Borgia (1941) and It Happened in Damascus (1943). Zeglio made his directorial debut with Fever (1943), showcasing his ability to handle dramatic narratives. Throughout his career, he directed and wrote numerous films across various genres, including historical epics like Nero and Messalina (1949) and adventure films such as Morgan, the Pirate (1960). His versatility and storytelling skills made him a notable figure in Italian cinema during his active years.