The King of Laughter (2021)
2h 13min
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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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Courtroom DramaPersonal SacrificeCreative ProcessBattle Against OppressionFamily LegacyParody Of GenresCensorshipLegal SystemHistorical SettingArtistic Freedom








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Directed by: Luca Federico, Anna Elisabetta Conti, Mario Martone
Produced by: Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Mariela Besuievsky
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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