Feature film — 2021
The King of Laughter (2021)
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 high-signal pick with 208 votes.
Indigo Film / Tornasol Media / RAI Cinema / Regione Lazio / MEDIA Programme of the European Union / Regione Campania / Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales / MiC
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Director: Mario Martone
On screen
Cast & crew
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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