The King of Comedy (1982)
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.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: December 18, 1982
Filmori Rating: 2.1/5 (4 ratings)
Cast
- Robert De Niro - Rupert Pupkin
- Jerry Lewis - Jerry Langford
- Diahnne Abbott - Rita
- Sandra Bernhard - Masha
- Shelley Hack - Cathy Long
- Frederick de Cordova - Bert Thomas
- Ed Herlihy - Ed Herlihy
- Lou Brown - Band Leader
- Loretta Tupper - Stage Door Fan
- Peter Potulski - Stage Door Fan
Screenplay
Music: Robbie Robertson
Cinematography: Fred Schuler
Editing: Thelma Schoonmaker
Production: Embassy International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $19M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
prison, new york city, blackmail, show business, entertainer, fbi, studio, receptionist, zealous, cautionary, hilarious, audacious, mean spirited
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova.
- How long is The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy has a Filmori rating of 2.1/5 based on 4 ratings.
- What is the budget of The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy had a budget of $19M.
- How much did The King of Comedy gross?
- The King of Comedy grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The King of Comedy produced?
- The King of Comedy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The King of Comedy?
- The themes of The King of Comedy include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Fun Physical Comedy.