The King of Laughter
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9/9/2021Runtime
133 minsOverview
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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A taut courtroom drama about artistic integrity under threat, anchored by the real stakes of livelihood and legacy hanging in the balance. It's equal parts legal battle and intimate portrait of a theatrical family fighting to preserve their right to make art.
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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
Giovanni Mauriello
Mirone
Chiara Baffi
'Nennella' De Filippo
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