Robert De Niro
Rupert Pupkin
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The King of Comedy is a 1982 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. Written by Paul D. Zimmerman, the film focuses on themes such as celebrity worship and American media culture.
Dec 18, 1982 · Robert De Niro stars as a delusional comedian who kidnaps his idol, a talk show host played by Jerry Lewis, to get his big break. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Martin Scorsese film.
- (119K)
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Martin Scorsese
- 1982-12-18
A dark comedy about a delusional fan (Robert De Niro) who kidnaps a talk show host (Jerry Lewis) to get his big break. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
- (72)
- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
A Scorsese film about a lonely, angry man who fantasizes about being a TV star and kidnaps his idol, Jerry Lewis. Ebert praises the performances but criticizes the lack of release and the cynical ending.
Set in New York City, Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a simplistic, driven, and uncool wanna-be comic wanting to break into show business as he is seen stalking his idol Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis), a quiet, tired Johnny Carson-like cardboard cut-out of himself.
Available on Pluto TV, Paramount+, Prime Video, Hulu, Sling TV. Oscar® Winner Robert De Niro gives a mesmerizing performance in Martin Scorsese’s timeless, darkly funny satire as Rupert Pupkin, a deranged comedian who will go to any length to gain the spotlight.
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
