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The King of Laughter

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NR 2 hr 13 minDrama, History
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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.
StarringToni ServilloMaria NazionaleCristiana Dell'Anna
DirectorMario Martone

Movie Details

Original Language:Italian
Executive Producers:Viola Prestieri, Giorgio Magliulo
Production Companies:Indigo Film, Tornasol Media, RAI Cinema
Movie Tags:
biographytheater playcourtroom dramacourt caseplaywrighttheatre companyfamily portraitfreedom of expressionbelle epoquetheatre history