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The King of Laughter

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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.

Directed byMario Martone

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
IT
Released
September 9, 2021
Revenue
$1,695,471
Studios
Indigo FilmTornasol MediaRAI Cinema

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

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

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Toni Servillo

Toni Servillo

Eduardo Scarpetta

Maria Nazionale

Maria Nazionale

Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Luisa De Filippo

Antonia Truppo

Antonia Truppo

Adelina De Renzis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Eduardo Scarpetta

Vincenzo Scarpetta

Roberto De Francesco

Roberto De Francesco

Salvatore Di Giacomo

Lino Musella

Lino Musella

Benedetto Croce

Paolo Pierobon

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D'Annunzio

Gianfelice Imparato

Gianfelice Imparato

Gennaro Pantalena

Iaia Forte

Iaia Forte

Rosa Gagliardi

Creative team
Directed by
Mario Martone
Mario Martone
Written by
Mario Martone
Mario Martone
Ippolita Di Majo
Ippolita Di Majo
Produced by
Francesca Cima
Francesca Cima
Carlotta Calori
Carlotta Calori

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