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The King of Laughter (2021)

09/09/2021 (IT)•Drama, History•2h 13m
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Toni Servillo

      Toni Servillo

      Eduardo Scarpetta

    2. Maria Nazionale

      Maria Nazionale

      Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta

    3. Cristiana Dell'Anna

      Cristiana Dell'Anna

      Luisa De Filippo

    4. Antonia Truppo

      Antonia Truppo

      Adelina De Renzis

    5. Eduardo Scarpetta

      Eduardo Scarpetta

      Vincenzo Scarpetta

    6. Roberto De Francesco

      Roberto De Francesco

      Salvatore Di Giacomo

    7. Lino Musella

      Lino Musella

      Benedetto Croce

    8. Paolo Pierobon

      Paolo Pierobon

      Gabriele D'Annunzio

    9. Gianfelice Imparato

      Gianfelice Imparato

      Gennaro Pantalena

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    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageItalian

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    Keywords

    • 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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