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The King of Laughter

Qui rido io

2021 2 h 13 min
74%
Audience score208 votes on TMDB

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.

Screenplay
Mario Martone
Status
Released
Release date
09/09/2021
Original language
Italian
Box office
US$ 2 M

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