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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.
Title | The King of Laughter |
Companies | Indigo Film, Tornasol Media, RAI Cinema |
Countries | Italy, Spain |
Keywords | court case, theater play, biography, playwright, theatre company, courtroom drama, family portrait, freedom of expression, theatre history, belle epoque, comedic geniuses |