The King of Comedy (1982)

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Plot

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.

Cast

Robert De NiroRupert Pupkin

Dejan AćimovićJerry Langford

Diahnne AbbottRita

Sandra BernhardMasha

Álvaro GuerreroCathy Long

Sandra MiloHimself

Lou BrownBand Leader

Loretta TupperStage Door Fan

Peter PotulskiStage Door Fan

Chuck LowMan in Chinese Restaurant

Álvaro GuerreroMan in Chinese Restaurant

Margo WinklerReceptionist

Writers and directors

Martin ScorseseDirectorf. 1942

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Ian Beale ★ 8.0/10

**De Niro as yet another deluded psycho** De Niro is Rupert Pitkin, a comedian who seeks to be as famous as his hero, Jerry Lewis. Pupkin could be Travis Bickle's equally disturbed brother - both o…18. Feb 2017

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adorablepanic ★ 10.0/10

Martin Scorsese's THE KING OF COMEDY was the lowest-grossing major studio film of 1982. It isn't difficult to see why: It's loaded with uncomfortable situations; there is no obvious protagonist; no sy…7. Apr 2020

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Robert De Niro is great in this enjoyable comedy about the aspiring comedian "Pupkin" who is prepared to go to great lengths to get his moment in the sun. To that end he doorsteps acclaimed chat-show …22. Oct 2023

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r96sk ★ 8.0/10

A bit long-winded, but undoubtedly a very good movie. 'The King of Comedy' has a sturdy Robert De Niro lead performance, as well as solid support from Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard. I enjoyed see…12. Aug 2024

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