The King of Laughter (2022)

  • NR
  • 09/13/2022 (AU)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 13m

Overview

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.

Mario Martone

Screenplay, Story, Director

Ippolita Di Majo

Screenplay, Story

Cast

Toni Servillo's headshot

Toni Servillo

Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale's headshot

Maria Nazionale

Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna's headshot

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo's headshot

Antonia Truppo

Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta's headshot

Eduardo Scarpetta

Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco's headshot

Roberto De Francesco

Salvatore Di Giacomo
Lino Musella's headshot

Lino Musella

Benedetto Croce
Paolo Pierobon's headshot

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D'Annunzio

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