The King of Comedy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1982-12-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

109 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (46925 Reviews)

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Cast:

Robert De Niro Jerry Lewis Diahnne Abbott Sandra Bernhard

Writer:

Paul D. Zimmerman

Fullplot:

Rupert Pupkin is obsessed with becoming a comedy great. However, when he confronts his idol, talk show host Jerry Langford, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around. He does not give up, however, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventually he must team up with his psychotic Langford-obsessed friend Masha to kidnap the talk show host in hopes of finally getting to perform his stand-up routine.

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