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King of Comedy (The)
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Writer: Paul D. Zimmerman
- Producer: Arnon Milchan
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The extremes people will go to...to achieve fame...
An acerbic look at celebrity and the vehicle that gave Bernhard her big break - she really is terrifying.
This is when Scorsese had his critical edge intact and is a testament to all that is wrong with modern life.
Scathing and surreal.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
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.
Cast & Characters
Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin;
Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford;
Diahnne Abbott as Rita Keane;
Sandra Bernhard as Masha;
Shelley Hack as Cathy Long;
Ed Herlihy as Ed Herlihy;
Lou Brown as Band leader;
Loretta Tupper as Stage Door Fan;
Peter Potulski as Stage Door Fan;
Vinnie Gonzales as Stage Door Fan;
Whitey Ryan as Stage Door Guard;
Doc Lawless as Chauffeur;
Marta Heflin as Young Girl;