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The King of Laughter

7.420212h 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.

Directed by Mario Martone

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Cast

Toni Servillo

Toni Servillo

Eduardo Scarpetta

Maria Nazionale

Maria Nazionale

Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Cristiana Dell'Anna

Luisa De Filippo

Antonia Truppo

Antonia Truppo

Adelina De Renzis

Eduardo Scarpetta

Eduardo Scarpetta

Vincenzo Scarpetta

Roberto De Francesco

Salvatore Di Giacomo

Lino Musella

Lino Musella

Benedetto Croce

Paolo Pierobon

Paolo Pierobon

Gabriele D'Annunzio

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