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The King of Laughter

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7.5/10 • 195

2021-09-092h 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.

Directors
Mario Martone
Editors
Jacopo Quadri

Top Billed Cast

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  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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Status
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Original Language
Italian
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Keywords
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