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The King of Laughter

2021-2h 13min
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7.5 / 10 193

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.

Directed by Mario Martone

Writers Mario Martone Ippolita Di Majo Mario Martone

Stars Toni Servillo Maria Nazionale Cristiana Dell'Anna

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The King of Laughter (2021) | Trailer | Mario Martone

Cast

Toni Servillo's picture in the cast

Toni Servillo

Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale's picture in the cast

Maria Nazionale

Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna's picture in the cast

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo's picture in the cast

Antonia Truppo

Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta's picture in the cast

Eduardo Scarpetta

Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco's picture in the cast

Roberto De Francesco

Salvatore Di Giacomo
Lino Musella's picture in the cast

Lino Musella

Benedetto Croce
Paolo Pierobon's picture in the cast

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gianfelice Imparato's picture in the cast

Gianfelice Imparato

Gennaro Pantalena
Iaia Forte's picture in the cast

Iaia Forte

Rosa Gagliardi
Giovanni Mauriello's picture in the cast

Giovanni Mauriello

Mirone
Chiara Baffi's picture in the cast

Chiara Baffi

'Nennella' De Filippo

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