Giuseppe Maria Scotese

Born in Monteprandone, Ascoli Piceno on January 26, 1916 — died May 19, 2002 (aged 86)

Giuseppe Maria Scotese was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and editor. He began his career as a film editor in the 1930s and transitioned to directing in the 1940s. Notable films include The Lovers of Ravello (1951) and The Knight of the Black Sword (1956). Scotese's work often explored historical and adventure themes, contributing to Italian genre cinema.