Giorgio Ferroni: Giorgio Ferroni. Director: The Lion of Thebes. Giorgio Ferroni was born on 12 April 1908 in Perugia, Perugia, Umbria, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for The Lion of Thebes (1964), Pompei (1936) and Armonie pucciniane (1938). He was married to Nada Fiorelli. He died on 17 August 1981.