The King of Laughter (2021)

Name: The King of Laughter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2021
Duration: 133 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Antonia Truppo, Eduardo Scarpetta

2h 13m Italy, Spain

Drama History

Plot

Set in early 20th-century Naples, the story follows renowned playwright Eduardo Scarpetta as he grapples with a damaging lawsuit stemming from a theatrical parody. This legal battle threatens not only his artistic freedom but also the financial stability of his sprawling family, including his son, the young Eduardo De Filippo. As Scarpetta navigates the complexities of the courtroom, he must confront the implications of his work and the delicate balance between creativity and the law. The narrative delves into themes of family loyalty and the price of artistic expression.

Cast

Toni Servillo Maria Nazionale Cristiana Dell'Anna Antonia Truppo Eduardo Scarpetta Roberto De Francesco Lino Musella Paolo Pierobon Gianfelice Imparato Iaia Forte Giovanni Mauriello Chiara Baffi Roberto Caccioppoli Lucrezia Guidone Elena Ghiaurov

The King of Laughter (2021)

Plot

Cast

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