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The King of Comedy
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The King of Comedy

1982-12-18 · 109 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Comedy

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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Directors
Martin Scorsese
Production companies
Embassy International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 19,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,536,000

Top Cast

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 BrownBand Leader
Loretta TupperStage Door Fan
Peter PotulskiStage Door Fan
Vinnie GonzalesStage Door Fan
Whitey RyanStage Door Guard
Doc LawlessChauffeur
Marta HeflinMarta HeflinYoung Girl
Katherine WallachAutograph Seeker
Charles KaleinaAutograph Seeker
Richard BaratzCaricaturist
Catherine ScorseseCatherine ScorseseRupert's Mom (voice)
Cathy ScorseseCathy ScorseseDolores
Chuck LowChuck LowMan in Chinese Restaurant

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