The King of Laughter (2021)
09/09/2021
Drama, History
2h 13m
- 75% (193 votes)
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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.
- Mario MartoneDirector, Screenplay
- Ippolita Di MajoScreenplay
Original Title
Qui rido io
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Keywords
- court case
- theater play
- biography
- playwright
- theatre company
- courtroom drama
- family portrait
- freedom of expression
- theatre history
- belle epoque
- comedic geniuses
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
Iaia Forte
Rosa Gagliardi
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