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The King of Comedy (1982)

Movie ★ 7.8 109 min

Drama Comedy

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.

Paul D. Zimmerman Writer Martin Scorsese Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 18, 1982
Runtime
109 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$19.0M
Box office
$2.5M
IMDb
tt0085794
Language
Studio
Embassy International Pictures

Themes

Cast

Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Rupert Pupkin Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis Jerry Langford Diahnne Abbott Diahnne Abbott Rita Sandra Bernhard Sandra Bernhard Masha Shelley Hack Shelley Hack Cathy Long Frederick de Cordova Frederick de Cordova Bert Thomas Ed Herlihy 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 Marta Heflin Young Girl Katherine Wallach Autograph Seeker Charles Kaleina Autograph Seeker Richard Baratz Caricaturist Catherine Scorsese Catherine Scorsese Rupert's Mom (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King of Comedy about?
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.
Who directed The King of Comedy?
The King of Comedy was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in The King of Comedy?
The King of Comedy stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard.
When was The King of Comedy released?
The King of Comedy is a 1982 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The King of Comedy?
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