Lionello De Felice was an Italian film director and screenwriter active from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s. Born in Naples, he began his career as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with Senza bandiera (1951). De Felice directed several films across various genres, including Too Young for Love (1953), Cento anni d'amore (1954), and Constantine and the Cross (1961). His work is noted for its narrative depth and exploration of complex characters, contributing to the richness of Italian cinema during his era.