
The King of Laughter
Drama · History
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.
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Toni Servillo
Toni Servillo
Eduardo Scarpetta
Toni Servillo
Eduardo Scarpetta


Maria Nazionale
Maria Nazionale
Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale
Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta


Cristiana Dell'Anna
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Luisa De Filippo
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Luisa De Filippo


Antonia Truppo
Antonia Truppo
Adelina De Renzis
Antonia Truppo
Adelina De Renzis


Eduardo Scarpetta
Eduardo Scarpetta
Vincenzo Scarpetta
Eduardo Scarpetta
Vincenzo Scarpetta


Roberto De Francesco
Roberto De Francesco
Salvatore Di Giacomo
Roberto De Francesco
Salvatore Di Giacomo


Lino Musella
Lino Musella
Benedetto Croce
Lino Musella
Benedetto Croce


Paolo Pierobon
Paolo Pierobon
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Paolo Pierobon
Gabriele D'Annunzio


Gianfelice Imparato
Gianfelice Imparato
Gennaro Pantalena
Gianfelice Imparato
Gennaro Pantalena


Iaia Forte
Iaia Forte
Rosa Gagliardi
Iaia Forte
Rosa Gagliardi
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