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The King of Comedy (1982)

It's no laughing matter.

  • Dec 18, 1982
  • 1h 49m
  • PG

7.8/10

TMDB user score
2,705 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The King of Comedy is a 1982 drama and comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese. Its leading cast includes Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Diahnne Abbott. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.8/10 from 2,705 TMDB votes

Trailer

THE KING OF COMEDY - Trailer ( 1982 ) · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Robert De Niro Rupert Pupkin
  • Jerry Lewis Jerry Langford
  • Diahnne Abbott Rita
  • Sandra Bernhard Masha
  • Shelley Hack Cathy Long
  • Frederick de Cordova Bert Thomas
  • Ed Herlihy Ed Herlihy
  • Lou Brown Band Leader
  • Loretta Tupper Stage Door Fan
  • Peter Potulski Stage Door Fan
  • Vinnie Gonzales Stage Door Fan
  • Whitey Ryan Stage Door Guard
  • Doc Lawless Chauffeur
  • Marta Heflin Young Girl
  • Katherine Wallach Autograph Seeker
  • Charles Kaleina Autograph Seeker
  • Richard Baratz Caricaturist
  • Catherine Scorsese Rupert's Mom (voice)

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