The King of Comedy
1982 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Rupert Pupkin is obsessed with becoming a comedy great. However, when he confronts his idol, talk show host Jerry Langford, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around. He does not give up, however, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventually he must team up with his psychotic Langford-obsessed friend Masha to kidnap the talk show host in hopes of finally getting to perform his stand-up routine.
Direction Martin Scorsese
Cast Jerry Lewis · Robert De Niro · Sandra Bernhard · Diahnne Abbott · Lou Brown · Ed Herlihy · Martin Scorsese · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · Shelley Hack
Soundtrack Robbie Robertson
Screenplay Paul D. Zimmerman
Cinematography Fred Schuler
Original title The King of Comedy
7.1
10K votes (FilmAffinity)
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