Movie
The King of Comedy
1982PG1h 49m7.8 / 10
It's no laughing matter.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
The King of Comedy opened in theaters February 18, 1983. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
Robert De NiroRupert Pupkin
Jerry LewisJerry Langford
Diahnne AbbottRita
Sandra BernhardMasha
Shelley HackCathy Long
Frederick de CordovaBert Thomas
Ed HerlihyEd HerlihyLou BrownBand Leader
Credits
- Directed by
- Martin Scorsese
- Written by
- Paul D. Zimmerman
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $2.5M
Production
- Embassy International PicturesUnited States
Themes
audaciousblackmailcautionaryentertainerfbihilariousmean spiritednew york city