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The King of Laughter (2021)

Movie · Drama, History · ⭐ 7.4/10 · 2h 13m

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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