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The King of Comedy. (film) The King of Comedy is a 1982 [3] 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. [4] 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 · A comedy crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro as a stalker who kidnaps his idol, a talk show host. See the plot, cast, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtrack and more on IMDb.
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- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
Robert De Niro stars as a delusional wannabe comedian who kidnaps a talk show host (Jerry Lewis) in this 1983 film by Martin Scorsese. Critics and audiences praise the film's eerie prescience, De Niro's performance, and the cynical ending.
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- Martin Scorsese
- PG
- Robert De Niro
A movie about a nerdish man who kidnaps a comedian and his quest for fame, starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis. Ebert praises the performances, but criticizes the lack of release and the cynical ending of this arid, painful, wounded movie.
A dark comedy about a delusional fan who kidnaps his idol, a talk show host, to achieve his dream of becoming a comedian. The film explores the contrast between Rupert's fantasy and reality, and the themes of obsession, fame, and humor.
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). The ransom? Pupkin gets an appearance on Langford's show. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Find out who starred in the comedy film The King of Comedy (1982) directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul D. Zimmerman. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
