The King of Comedy (1982)

7.8/10 • 109 min • Drama Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Rupert Pupkin

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Langford

Diahnne Abbott

Rita

Sandra Bernhard

Masha

Shelley Hack

Cathy Long

Frederick de Cordova

Bert Thomas

Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Marta Heflin

Young Girl

Catherine Scorsese

Rupert's Mom (voice)

Cathy Scorsese

Dolores

Chuck Low

Man in Chinese Restaurant

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