The King of Comedy (1982)

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Released:
1982-12-18

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

Runtime:
1h 49min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy

  • 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