The King of Laughter

2021 · 2h13 · Film

Directed by Mario Martone

Starring Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Antonia Truppo, Eduardo Scarpetta, Roberto De Francesco, Lino Musella, Paolo Pierobon, Gianfelice Imparato, Iaia Forte

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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.

Original title

Qui rido io

Original language

Italian

Screenplay

Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo

Cinematography

Renato Berta

Cast

Antonia Truppo, Eduardo Scarpetta, Roberto De Francesco, Lino Musella, Paolo Pierobon, Gianfelice Imparato, Iaia Forte, Giovanni Mauriello, Chiara Baffi

Updated July 22, 2026

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