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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 and starring Robert De Niro as a stalker who kidnaps his idol, a talk show host. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more on IMDb.
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- 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 film.
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- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
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A critical analysis of Martin Scorsese's 1983 movie about a delusional fan who kidnaps his idol, Jerry Lewis. Roger 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 plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
The King of Comedy Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a deranged comedian who will go to any length to gain the spotlight. Teaming with an equally imbalanced woman (Sandra Bernhard), Pupkin kidnaps his idol, jaded TV talk show host Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis).
Overview. 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. Martin Scorsese. Director. Paul D. Zimmerman. Writer.
