The King of Laughter (2021)
Original Title: Qui rido io
Drama
History
7.5 (193 votes)
2h 13m
Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Writer
- Ippolita Di Majo
- Original Language
- Italian
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Antonia Truppo
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Eduardo Scarpetta
Gianfelice Imparato
Iaia Forte
Lino Musella
Maria Nazionale
Paolo Pierobon
Roberto De Francesco
Toni Servillo
Keywords
belle epoque
biography
comedic geniuses
court case
courtroom drama
family portrait
freedom of expression
playwright
theater play
theatre company
theatre history
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