The King of Laughter
Qui rido io
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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The King of Laughter (2021) | Trailer | Mario MartoneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-16
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Toni Servillo
Eduardo Scarpetta
Maria Nazionale
Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
Cristiana Dell'Anna
Luisa De Filippo
Antonia Truppo
Adelina De Renzis
Eduardo Scarpetta
Vincenzo Scarpetta
Roberto De Francesco
Salvatore Di Giacomo
Lino Musella
Benedetto Croce
Paolo Pierobon
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gianfelice Imparato
Gennaro Pantalena
Iaia Forte
Rosa Gagliardi
Giovanni Mauriello
Mirone
Chiara Baffi
'Nennella' De Filippo
Roberto Caccioppoli
'Mimì' Scarpetta
Lucrezia Guidone
Irma Gramatica
Elena Ghiaurov
Lyda Borelli
Gigio Morra
president of the Court
Greta Esposito
Maria Scarpetta
Marzia Onorato
Titina De Filippo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo
- Original Title
- Qui rido io
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Indigo Film, Tornasol Media, RAI Cinema, Regione Lazio, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Regione Campania, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, MiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Martone
Mario Martone, Ippolita Di Majo
Renato Berta
Jacopo Quadri
Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori, Viola Prestieri, Giorgio Magliulo, Nicola Giuliano
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Martone
Screenplay
Ippolita Di Majo
Screenplay
Francesca Cima
Producer
Carlotta Calori
Producer
Giancarlo Muselli
Production Design
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Carlo Rescigno
Production Design
Mario Martone
Director
Nicola Giuliano
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Ursula Patzak
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Laughter
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What is The King of Laughter about?
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.
Who directed The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter was directed by Mario Martone.
Who stars in The King of Laughter?
The principal cast of The King of Laughter includes Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Antonia Truppo, Eduardo Scarpetta.
When was The King of Laughter released and how long is it?
The King of Laughter was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
How much did The King of Laughter make at the box office?
The King of Laughter grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.