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Quick Info

Rating

7.5/10

Release2021

Runtime2h 13m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Indigo Film

Tornasol Media

RAI Cinema

Movie

The King of Laughter

2021

2h 13m

7.5

Drama

History

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.

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