The King of Comedy

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
Cast: Robert De Niro , Jerry Lewis , Diahnne Abbott , Sandra Bernhard , Shelley Hack , Frederick de Cordova , Ed Herlihy , Lou Brown , Loretta Tupper , Peter Potulski

Genres: Drama , Comedy

Release date: 1982-12-18

Rating: 7.8

Runtime: 109minutes

Budget: 19M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Embassy International Pictures

Reviews:

  • Emmett Frederick
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Rylan Garcia
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Athena Newton
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Apollo Floyd
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Athena Newton
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4