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: 7.784

Runtime: 109minutes

Budget: 19M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Embassy International Pictures

Reviews:

  • Anais Hunt
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

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

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

  • Otis Cain
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Adelyn Stokes
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5