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The King of Laughter

20212h 13mMario Martone
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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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.

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Court CaseTheater PlayBiographyPlaywrightTheatre CompanyCourtroom DramaFamily PortraitFreedom Of ExpressionTheatre HistoryBelle Epoque

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What is The King of Laughter (2021) about?

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.

Who stars in The King of Laughter?

The King of Laughter stars 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). The film was directed by Mario Martone.

How long is The King of Laughter?

The King of Laughter has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2021.

Is The King of Laughter worth watching?

The King of Laughter holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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