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The King of Laughter

7.420212h 13m

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.

Directed by Mario Martone

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CAST

The people behind the story

Toni Servillo

Toni ServilloEduardo Scarpetta

Maria Nazionale

Maria NazionaleRosa De Filippo-Scarpetta

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Cristiana Dell'AnnaLuisa De Filippo

Antonia Truppo

Antonia TruppoAdelina De Renzis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Eduardo ScarpettaVincenzo Scarpetta

Roberto De Francesco

Roberto De FrancescoSalvatore Di Giacomo

Lino Musella

Lino MusellaBenedetto Croce

Paolo Pierobon

Paolo PierobonGabriele D'Annunzio