The King of Laughter (2021)
2021 · 2h 13m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: Mario Martone
Writers: Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editor: Jacopo Quadri
Box office: $2M · Rated 7.4/10 by 207 viewers
Cast
Toni Servillo as Eduardo ScarpettaMaria Nazionale as Rosa De Filippo-ScarpettaCristiana Dell'Anna as Luisa De FilippoAntonia Truppo as Adelina De RenzisEduardo Scarpetta as Vincenzo ScarpettaRoberto De Francesco as Salvatore Di GiacomoLino Musella as Benedetto CrocePaolo Pierobon as Gabriele D'AnnunzioGianfelice Imparato as Gennaro PantalenaIaia Forte as Rosa GagliardiGiovanni Mauriello as MironeChiara Baffi as 'Nennella' De FilippoMore like this
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