
The King of Comedy
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In this darkly comedic film directed by Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro stars as Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring stand-up comedian with delusions of grandeur. Desperate for fame, Pupkin concocts a plan to kidnap a popular late-night talk show host, played by Jerry Lewis, in a bid to secure a spot on his show. The film explores themes of celebrity obsession and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. While it did not win any major awards, it has since gained a cult following for its satirical take on the entertainment industry. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 49min
Views:15549
Release:1982
Release Date:1982-12-18
Director:Martin Scorsese
Actors:Diahnne Abbott, Diahnne Déa, Ed Herlihy, Frederick de Cordova, Jerry Lewis, Kim Chan, Lou Brown, Margo Winkler, Robert De Niro, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack
Country:United States of America
Company:Embassy International Pictures
Awards:Won 1 BAFTA Award, 3 wins & 8 nominations total
Budget:$20,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$2,537,298
TMDB:7.8
Rotten Tomatoes:89%
FilmAffinity:7.1
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