The King of Laughter (2021)

09/09/2021 (IT) • 2h 13m

Drama, History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Toni Servillo

Eduardo Scarpetta

Maria Nazionale

Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Luisa De Filippo

Antonia Truppo

Adelina De Renzis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Vincenzo Scarpetta

Roberto De Francesco

Salvatore Di Giacomo

Lino Musella

Benedetto Croce

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D'Annunzio

Gianfelice Imparato

Gennaro Pantalena


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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

court case

theater play

biography

playwright

theatre company

courtroom drama

family portrait

freedom of expression

theatre history

belle epoque

comedic geniuses

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