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The King of Comedy

1982109 min 7.8 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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.

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Release / first air1982-12-18
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, Comedy
DirectorMartin Scorsese
WriterPaul D. Zimmerman
Budget$19,000,000
Revenue$2,536,000
ProductionEmbassy International Pictures

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10 cast members
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroRupert Pupkin
Jerry LewisJerry LewisJerry Langford
Diahnne AbbottDiahnne AbbottRita
Sandra BernhardSandra BernhardMasha
Shelley HackShelley HackCathy Long
Frederick de CordovaFrederick de CordovaBert Thomas
Ed HerlihyEd HerlihyEd Herlihy
Lou BrownLou BrownBand Leader
Loretta TupperLoretta TupperStage Door Fan
Peter PotulskiPeter PotulskiStage Door Fan

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