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The King of Laughter

2021133 min 7.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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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Release / first air2021-09-09
Original languageIT
GenresDrama, History
DirectorMario Martone
WriterMario Martone
BudgetNot available
Revenue$1,695,471
ProductionIndigo Film, Tornasol Media

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10 cast members
Toni ServilloToni ServilloEduardo Scarpetta
Maria NazionaleMaria NazionaleRosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'AnnaCristiana Dell'AnnaLuisa De Filippo
Antonia TruppoAntonia TruppoAdelina De Renzis
Eduardo ScarpettaEduardo ScarpettaVincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De FrancescoRoberto De FrancescoSalvatore Di Giacomo
Lino MusellaLino MusellaBenedetto Croce
Paolo PierobonPaolo PierobonGabriele D'Annunzio
Gianfelice ImparatoGianfelice ImparatoGennaro Pantalena
Iaia ForteIaia ForteRosa Gagliardi

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#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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