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Dec 27, 2012 · In the final scene of Martin Scorsese's 'King of Comedy' a news report suggests that Rupert Pupkin (played by Robert De Niro), after coming out of prison, becomes a sensation and releases his much awaited autobiography. At the same time he is shown to be holding various offers for shows.
- There appears to be some debate over this (on IMDb boards and Rotten Tomatoes et al), but I found a Wikipedia snippet that suggests the following...
- The background curtains, as stated above, look like prison bars. In addition, he's wearing a very loud red suit consistent of what would be worn by...
- That's clearly Pupkin's imagination. Think about all the times he was day dreaming, it was EXAGGERATED, a lot, and now read the last lines of the s...
- Having had this discussion many times, I am convinced it is a fantasy. My primary reasoning is that, beyond the symbolism people have already point...
- Fantasy. And here is my theory: Remember that every scene in Rupert's imagination is outweighed by scenes in Rupert's reality. Now, think of it lik...
- I think the ending is a fantasy by the sheer magnitude of the reception he receives in the end...which is consistent in regard to viewing himself a...
- When Rupert is being introduced during the end scene the curtains in the background resemble prison bars, quite a strong hint towards reality or fa...
Oct 8, 2019 · In the film’s final moments, Pupkin is apparently in the big house when a newscast reports, “Rupert Pupkin, kidnapping king of comedy was sentenced to six years imprisonment at the government ...
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The King of Comedy. (film) The King of Comedy is a 1982 [3] American satirical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro (in his fifth collaboration with Scorsese ), Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard. [4] Written by Paul D. Zimmerman, the film focuses on themes such as celebrity worship and American media culture ...
Jun 27, 2016 · In The King of Comedy, no-talent obsessive Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) stalks his way to success after he kidnaps talk-show idol Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis) and bullies his way into getting a ...
Feb 19, 2023 · With her fiery shock of curly red hair, accusing eyes and cruel mouth cradled by ruby-red lips, Bernhard’s Masha is rather reminiscent of the mad Sister Ruth (Kathleen Byron) in one of Scorsese’s favorite films, Black Narcissus, albeit louder and shriller. Scorsese has conceded in his 1988 Criterion laserdisc commentary for Black Narcissus ...
May 7, 2022 · A classic Martin Scorsese film, starring Robert De Niro in the titular role, The King of Comedy is a satirical dark comedy following aspiring comedian Rupert Pupkin as he tries to make his stand ...
Well, I'll tell you. The fact is he's tied up. I'm the one who tied him. Well, I know you think I'm joking... but, believe me, that's the only way... I could break into show business... by hijacking Jerry Langford. Right now, Jerry is strapped to a chair... somewhere in the middle of the city. Go ahead, laugh. Thank you.
