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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 · A comedy crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro as a delusional fan who stalks and kidnaps his idol, talk show host Jerry Lewis. The film explores the themes of celebrity culture, narcissism, and obsession.
- (120K)
- 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. See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and stream or rent the film on Paramount+ or Fandango at Home.
- (70)
- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
A movie review by Roger Ebert of Martin Scorsese's \"The King of Comedy\", starring Robert De Niro as a fanatic who kidnaps Jerry Lewis. Ebert praises the performances but criticizes the lack of release and the cynical ending.
A dark comedy about a delusional fan who kidnaps his idol, a talk show host, to achieve his dream of becoming a comedian. Read the summaries, synopsis and analysis of this film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis.
Synopsis. 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. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes.
- 109 min
Directed by Martin Scorsese. 1,874 IMDb 7.8 1 h 48 min 1983. PG. Comedy · Drama · Dark · Strange. Free trial of Paramount+. Watch with Paramount+. Start your 7-day free trial. Details. Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a deranged comedian who will go to any length to gain the spotlight.
