The King of Laughter

About The King of Laughter

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 history film directed by Mario Martone. Toni Servillo appears as Eduardo Scarpetta, Maria Nazionale as Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta, Cristiana Dell'Anna as Luisa De Filippo, and Antonia Truppo as Adelina De Renzis.

Released in September 2021, it runs 133 minutes. Written by Ippolita Di Majo and Mario Martone.

Shelv files it under court case, courtroom drama, theater play, and playwright. In the United States it streams on Film Movement Plus. It scores 7.4 out of 10 from 208 TMDB voters.

Denial, 12 Angry Men, and Primal Fear make useful companions to The King of Laughter, all filed under biography.