Leopoldo Savona (1922–2000) was an Italian actor, director, choreographer, and screenwriter. He directed 18 films between 1954 and 1976.[1] He was sometimes credited as Leo ColmanorLeo Coleman.[2]
Leopoldo Savona
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| Born | 1922
Latium, Italy
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| Died | 2000 (aged 77–78) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, actor, choreographer |
| Years active | 1949–1976 |
Born in Lenola, Latina, he started his career in 1949 as assistant director of Giuseppe De Sanctis. He made his directorial debut in 1955, with the adventure film Il principe dalla maschera rossa. He collaborated with Pier Paolo Pasolini as a technical adviser in Mamma Roma.[3]