The King of Comedy

Movie
TitleThe King of Comedy
User score

7.8

Release dateDec 18, 1982
GenreDrama, Comedy
DirectorMartin Scorsese
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesEmbassy International Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Budget$19,000,000
Revenue$2,536,000
Run time109 min.

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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THE KING OF COMEDY - Trailer ( 1982 )

Apr 13, 2008

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

Oct 4, 2019

Josh Olson on THE KING OF COMEDY

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

Sep 29, 2009

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