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.
The King of Comedy (1982) is a drama and comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on December 18, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott and Sandra Bernhard. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 2,652 ratings.
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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
Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul D. Zimmerman, produced by Arnon Milchan.
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 2,652 ratings.
**De Niro as yet another deluded psycho** De Niro is Rupert Pitkin, a comedian who seeks to be as famous as his hero, Jerry Lewis. Pupkin could be Travis Bickle's equally disturbed brother - both of them living in New York and both of them losing their minds in unison. After much rejection, the crazed Pupkin decides to kidnap his hero and hold him for ransom until a studio gives him a big break. Jerry Lewis is…
Reviewed on February 18, 2017
Martin Scorsese's THE KING OF COMEDY was the lowest-grossing major studio film of 1982. It isn't difficult to see why: It's loaded with uncomfortable situations; there is no obvious protagonist; no sympathetic characters (the one that could potentially get our sympathy turns out to be a thief); and everyone is grating and/or unpleasant (even Tony Randall plays 𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 as a demanding prick). This lack of…
Reviewed on April 7, 2020
Robert De Niro is great in this enjoyable comedy about the aspiring comedian "Pupkin" who is prepared to go to great lengths to get his moment in the sun. To that end he doorsteps acclaimed chat-show host "Jerry" (the entirely convincing Jerry Lewis) and, not exactly lacking in self-confidence, convinces him to listen to his material. Anything for a peaceable life thinks the star and agrees clearly just to be rid…
Reviewed on October 22, 2023
A bit long-winded, but undoubtedly a very good movie. <em>'The King of Comedy'</em> has a sturdy Robert De Niro lead performance, as well as solid support from Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard. I enjoyed seeing the split from what actually happens and how De Niro's Rupert Pupkin views things via his dreams; especially with how merged they become by the end. Absolutely zero surprise to now learn that Todd Phillips…
Reviewed on August 12, 2024
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The main cast of The King of Comedy (1982) includes Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard and Shelley Hack. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The King of Comedy was released on December 18, 1982 and runs for 1h 49m.
The King of Comedy (1982) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 2,652 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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