The King of Comedy(1982)
“It's no laughing matter.”
Overview
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.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Embassy International Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Rupert Pupkin
Jerry Lewis
as Jerry Langford
Diahnne Abbott
as Rita
Sandra Bernhard
as Masha
Shelley Hack
as Cathy Long
Frederick de Cordova
as Bert Thomas
Ed Herlihy
as Ed Herlihy
Lou Brown
as Band Leader
Loretta Tupper
as Stage Door Fan
Peter Potulski
as Stage Door Fan
Vinnie Gonzales
as Stage Door Fan
Whitey Ryan
as Stage Door Guard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Embassy International Pictures
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Where can I watch The King of Comedy?▼
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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 and released in 1982. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is The King of Comedy?▼
The King of Comedy has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The King of Comedy?▼
The cast of The King of Comedy includes Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford, Diahnne Abbott as Rita, Sandra Bernhard as Masha, Shelley Hack as Cathy Long and more.
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