court case,theater play,biography,playwright,theatre company,courtroom drama,family portrait,freedom of expression,theatre history,belle epoque,comedic geniuses

The King of Laughter (2021)

Poster for The King of Laughter

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mario Martone
  • Profile picture of Toni Servillo
    Eduardo Scarpetta Toni Servillo
  • Profile picture of Maria Nazionale
    Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta Maria Nazionale
  • Profile picture of Cristiana Dell'Anna
    Luisa De Filippo Cristiana Dell'Anna
  • Profile picture of Antonia Truppo
    Adelina De Renzis Antonia Truppo
  • Profile picture of Eduardo Scarpetta
    Vincenzo Scarpetta Eduardo Scarpetta
  • Profile picture of Roberto De Francesco
    Salvatore Di Giacomo Roberto De Francesco
  • Profile picture of Lino Musella
    Benedetto Croce Lino Musella
  • Profile picture of Paolo Pierobon
    Gabriele D'Annunzio Paolo Pierobon

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Keywords

  • court case
  • theater play
  • biography
  • playwright
  • theatre company
  • courtroom drama
  • family portrait
  • freedom of expression
  • theatre history
  • belle epoque
  • comedic geniuses