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The King of Comedy

“It's no laughing matter.”

★ 7.8 / 10 (2,711 votes)December 18, 1982109 minEN
DramaComedy

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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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1982
StatusReleased
Runtime109 min
Rating★ 7.8 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$19,000,000
Revenue$2,536,000
ProductionEmbassy International Pictures
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Crew

Director

Martin Scorsese

Writers

Paul D. Zimmerman

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Cast

Robert De NiroRobert De NiroRupert Pupkin
Jerry LewisJerry LewisJerry Langford
Diahnne AbbottDiahnne AbbottRita
Sandra BernhardSandra BernhardMasha
Shelley HackShelley HackCathy Long
Frederick de CordovaFrederick de CordovaBert Thomas
Ed HerlihyEd HerlihyEd Herlihy
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Lou BrownBand Leader
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Loretta TupperStage Door Fan
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Peter PotulskiStage Door Fan
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Vinnie GonzalesStage Door Fan
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Whitey RyanStage Door Guard
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