Robert De Niro
Rupert Pupkin
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Rated: 3.5/5 • Feb 19, 2023. 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 ...
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The movie stars Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, a nerdish man in his 30s who fantasizes himself as a television star. He practices down in his basement, holding condescending conversations with life-size cardboard cutouts of Liza Minnelli and Jerry Lewis.
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.
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.
Summary 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. Comedy. Crime. Drama. Thriller. Directed By: Martin Scorsese. Written By: Paul D. Zimmerman. The King of Comedy. Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews. 73.
The King of Comedy - Apple TV. Available on Paramount+, Prime Video, iTunes, Hulu, Sling TV, SHOWTIME. 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.
Duration: 1h 49m. Release date: 1983. Genre: DramaComedy. Rating: Director: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Robert De Niro Jerry Lewis Diahnne Abbott Sandra Bernhard Tony Randall Shelley Hack. The King of Comedy is a funny depiction of the dangers of celebrity fandom.
