The King Of Comedy (1983)

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Written by Paul D. Zimmerman

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1983

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is an aspiring comedian obsessed with becoming a comedy great. He decides that the only way he can get a shot at the big time with the help of America's top chat show host, Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis).

However, when he confronts his idol, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around.

Yet he doesn't give up, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventually he teams up with his psychotic Langford-obsessed friend Masha (Sandra Bernhard). The two then decide the only way they can get what they want is to kidnap the man in hopes of finally getting to perform his stand-up routine and her chance to meet her idol.

This film's tale focuses on the successes and the pitfalls inherent in the pursuit of the American Dream - and reveals that sometimes crime does pay!

Cast

Image for Robert de NiroRobert de NiroRupert Pupkin
Jerry LewisJerry Langford
Diahnne AbbottRita Keane
Sandra BernhardMasha
Shelley HackCathy Long
Ed HerlihyHimself
Lou BrownBand leader
Loretta TupperStage Door Fan
Peter PotulskiStage Door Fan
Vinnie GonzalesStage Door Fan
Whitey RyanStage Door Guard
Doc LawlessChauffeur
Marta HeflinYoung Girl
Katherine WallachAutograph Seeker
Charles KaleinaAutograph Seeker

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