Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1982 · 1h 49m

The King of Comedy

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Director
Martin Scorsese
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 Frederick de Cordova as Bert Thomas
Crew
Fred Schuler — Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker — Editor Robbie Robertson — Original Music Composer Paul D. Zimmerman — Writer Arnon Milchan — Producer Boris Leven — Production Design
Tagline

It's no laughing matter.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The King of Comedy — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
prisonnew york cityblackmailshow businessentertainerfbistudioreceptionistzealouscautionaryhilariousaudacious
Key Collaborators
Martin Scorsese Director Fred Schuler Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker Editor Robbie Robertson Original Music Composer Paul D. Zimmerman Writer Arnon Milchan Producer Boris Leven Production Design Richard Bruno Costume Design
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