The King of Comedy

Name: The King of Comedy
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1982-12-18
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 7.783
Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott, Shelley Hack

December 18, 1982
Directed by
Martin Scorsese

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.

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new york city

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Last Updated: December 6, 2022

Cast

Robert De Niro

Rupert Pupkin

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Langford

Sandra Bernhard

Masha

Diahnne Abbott

Rita Keane

Shelley Hack

Cathy Long

Frederick de Cordova

Bert Thomas

Kim Chan

Jonno

Ed Herlihy

Himself

Lou Brown

Band Leader

Margo Winkler

Receptionist

Ralph Monaco

Raymond Wirtz

Catherine Scorsese

Rupert's Mom (voice)

Cathy Scorsese

Dolores

Loretta Tupper

Stage Door Fan

Peter Potulski

Stage Door Fan

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THE KING OF COMEDY - Trailer ( 1982 )

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"The King of Comedy" (1982 - Martin Scorsese)

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'The King of Comedy' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

The King of Comedy

December 18, 1982Directed byMartin Scorsese

Cast

Robert De Niro

Rupert Pupkin

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Langford

Sandra Bernhard

Masha

Diahnne Abbott

Rita Keane

Shelley Hack

Cathy Long

Frederick de Cordova

Bert Thomas

Kim Chan

Jonno

Ed Herlihy

Himself

Lou Brown

Band Leader

Margo Winkler

Receptionist

Ralph Monaco

Raymond Wirtz

Catherine Scorsese

Rupert's Mom (voice)

Cathy Scorsese

Dolores

Loretta Tupper

Stage Door Fan

Peter Potulski

Stage Door Fan

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