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The King of Comedy

It's no laughing matter.

★ 7.8 1982 109 min PG DramaComedy

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.

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Release
1982-12-18
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.8/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Embassy International Pictures

People behind the title

DirectorMartin ScorseseWriterPaul D. ZimmermanCastRobert De NiroCastJerry LewisCastDiahnne AbbottCastSandra BernhardCastShelley Hack

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