The King of Laughter

The King of Laughter

2021
★★★★☆ 7.5/10
⏱️ 133 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 IT
DramaHistory
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

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Cast

Toni Servillo
Toni Servillo
Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale
Maria Nazionale
Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo
Antonia Truppo
Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta
Eduardo Scarpetta
Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco
Roberto De Francesco
Salvatore Di Giacomo

Crew

Director
Mario Martone
Writer
Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo, Mario Martone
Producer
Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Viola Prestieri

Production

Indigo Film, Tornasol Media, RAI Cinema

Keywords

court casetheater playbiographyplaywrighttheatre companycourtroom dramafamily portraitfreedom of expressiontheatre historybelle epoque