The King of Comedy

Name: The King of Comedy
Released: 1982-12-18
Rating: 7.775

7.8/10 (2,657)

·1982· 109 min

Director: Martin Scorsese

"It's no laughing matter."

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.

Trailer

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

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Lou Brown

Band Leader

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Loretta Tupper

Stage Door Fan

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Peter Potulski

Stage Door Fan

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Vinnie Gonzales

Stage Door Fan

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Whitey Ryan

Stage Door Guard

In brief

The King of Comedy (1982) is a drama, comedy film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,657 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 49min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The King of Comedy online?

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How long is The King of Comedy?

The King of Comedy runs 109 minutes (1h 49min).

What rating does The King of Comedy have?

The King of Comedy has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,657 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The King of Comedy from?

The King of Comedy was released in 1982.