The King of Laughter(2021)
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The King of Laughter Synopsis
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.
The King of Laughter (2021) is a drama and history film directed by Mario Martone, released on September 9, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna and Antonia Truppo. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 208 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Martone
- Writers:
- Ippolita Di Majo, Mario Martone, Mario Martone
- Producers:
- Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Nicola Giuliano
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Berta
- Production:
- Indigo Film, Tornasol Media, RAI Cinema, Regione Lazio, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Regione Campania, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, MiC
- Revenue:
- $1,695,471
- Status:
- Released
The King of Laughter (2021) Trailer
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The King of Laughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toni Servillo
as Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale
as Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna
as Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo
as Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta
as Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco
as Salvatore Di Giacomo
Lino Musella
as Benedetto Croce
Paolo Pierobon
as Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gianfelice Imparato
as Gennaro Pantalena
Iaia Forte
as Rosa Gagliardi
Giovanni Mauriello
as Mirone
Chiara Baffi
as 'Nennella' De Filippo
Key crew
Directed by Mario Martone, written by Ippolita Di Majo, Mario Martone and Mario Martone, produced by Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori and Nicola Giuliano.
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The King of Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 208 ratings.
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The King of Laughter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King of Laughter online?
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The King of Laughter (2021) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King of Laughter?
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The main cast of The King of Laughter (2021) includes Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Antonia Truppo and Eduardo Scarpetta. The film was directed by Mario Martone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King of Laughter released?
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The King of Laughter was released on September 9, 2021 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is The King of Laughter worth watching?
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The King of Laughter (2021) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 208 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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