The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

It's no laughing matter.

7.8 /10 2,541 votes
December 18, 1982 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Martin Scorsese
Writers Paul D. Zimmerman
Studio Embassy International Pictures
Rating 7.8/10
Language EN
Budget $19,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Rupert Pupkin

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Langford

Diahnne Abbott

Diahnne Abbott

Rita

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

Masha

Shelley Hack

Shelley Hack

Cathy Long

Frederick de Cordova

Frederick de Cordova

Bert Thomas

Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Lou Brown

Band Leader

Loretta Tupper

Stage Door Fan

Peter Potulski

Stage Door Fan

Vinnie Gonzales

Stage Door Fan

Whitey Ryan

Stage Door Guard

Frequently Asked Questions

The King of Comedy was released on December 18, 1982.

The runtime of The King of Comedy is 1h 49m.

The King of Comedy is a Drama, Comedy movie.

The King of Comedy has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

The King of Comedy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The King of Comedy was directed by Martin Scorsese.

The main cast of The King of Comedy includes Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott.

The King of Comedy is originally in English.