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Giuseppe Amato

Giuseppe Amato (born Giuseppe Vasaturo; 24 August 1899 – 3 February 1964) was an Italian film producer, screenwriter and director. He produced 58 films between 1932 and 1961, and is especially known for Bicycle Thieves.

Also recorded as Peppino Amato

Giuseppe Amato

Linda Darnell e Vittorio De Sica in una scena del film Gli ultimi cinque minuti (1955)

Giuseppe Amato (director), Excelsa Film Omnium International du Film (production) · Screenshot taken by Spinoziano from the film · Public domain

Name
Giuseppe Amato
Birth Name
Giuseppe Vasaturo
Born
24 August 1899
Birthplace
Naples, Kingdom of Italy
Died
3 February 1964
Place of death
Rome, Italy
Occupation
Film producer, screenwriter, director
Full name
Giuseppe Vasaturo.
Nationality
Italy · Kingdom of Italy
Honours
Targa d'Oro
Languages
Italian

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Giuseppe Amato (born Giuseppe Vasaturo; 24 August 1899 – 3 February 1964) was an Italian film producer, screenwriter and director. He produced 58 films between 1932 and 1961, and is especially known for Bicycle Thieves.

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