The King of Laughter (2021)
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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Cast
- 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
- Roberto De Francesco — Salvatore Di Giacomo
- Lino Musella — Benedetto Croce
- Paolo Pierobon — Gabriele D'Annunzio
- Gianfelice Imparato — Gennaro Pantalena
- Iaia Forte — Rosa Gagliardi
- Giovanni Mauriello — Mirone
- Chiara Baffi — 'Nennella' De Filippo
Where to watch The King of Laughter
Film Movement Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla
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