

The King of Laughter
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2021-09-09 • 2h 13m
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.
- Directors
- Mario Martone
- Editors
- Jacopo Quadri

The King of Laughter
Visit website2021-09-09 • 2h 13m
7.5/10 • 193
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.
- Directors
- Mario Martone
- Editors
- Jacopo Quadri
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsToni 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
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- Italian
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- court casetheater playbiographyplaywrighttheatre companycourtroom dramafamily portraitfreedom of expressiontheatre historybelle epoquecomedic geniuses