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: 7.774

Runtime: 109minutes

Budget: 19M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Embassy International Pictures , 20th Century Fox

Reviews:

  • Estella Ayers
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Santana Bridges
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Jesus Blair
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Hamza Leach
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

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