The King of Laughter

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.

Directed by Mario Martone

Top 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

Roberto Caccioppoli

'Mimì' Scarpetta

Lucrezia Guidone

Irma Gramatica

Elena Ghiaurov

Lyda Borelli

Gigio Morra

president of the Court

Greta Esposito

Maria Scarpetta

Marzia Onorato

Titina De Filippo

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Alessandro Manna

Eduardo De Filippo

Tommaso Bianco

Uncle Pasqualino

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