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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.
- $2.5 million
- Robbie Robertson
- $19 million
- Arnon Milchan
Dec 18, 1982 · The King of Comedy: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard. A passionate yet unsuccessful comedian stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself.
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- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
TRAILER. Watchlist. Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a failure in life but a celebrity in his own mind, hosting an imaginary talk show in his mother's basement. When he meets actual talk show host...
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- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
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.
Synopsis. 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.
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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.
