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The King of Laughter

The King of Laughter

Mario Martone

2021

  • Drama
  • History
7.4

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

  • Mario MartoneDirector
  • Toni ServilloEduardo Scarpetta
  • Maria NazionaleRosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
  • Cristiana Dell'AnnaLuisa De Filippo
  • Antonia TruppoAdelina De Renzis
  • Eduardo ScarpettaVincenzo Scarpetta
  • Roberto De FrancescoSalvatore Di Giacomo
  • Lino MusellaBenedetto Croce
  • Paolo PierobonGabriele D'Annunzio

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