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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 dark comedy about a failed comedian who stalks and abducts his idol, a talk show host, to get his big break. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis, the film explores themes of obsession, narcissism and media culture.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Martin Scorsese
- 1982-12-18
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.
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.
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 stream or rent the movie on Paramount+ or Fandango at Home.
- (70)
- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
Apr 13, 2008 · THE KING OF COMEDY - Trailer ( 1982 ) WorleyClarence. 19.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 4.2K. 840K views 16 years ago. Trailer for Martin Scorsese's film ...more.
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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).
