The King of Comedy

Name: The King of Comedy
Released: 1983-2-11
Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard

The King of Comedy

PG
1h 49m
1983

90%

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Oscar® Winner Robert De Niro gives a mesmerizing performance in Martin Scorsese’s timeless, darkly funny satire as Rupert Pupkin, a deranged comedian who will go to any length to gain the spotlight. Teaming with an equally imbalanced woman (Sandra Bernhard), Pupkin kidnaps his idol, jaded TV talk show host Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis). The ransom? Pupkin gets one appearance on Langford’s show.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Producer:

Arnon Milchan

Writer:

Paul Zimmermann

Cast:

Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

90%

Critics Consensus: Largely misunderstood upon its release, The King of Comedy today looks eerily prescient, and features a fine performance by Robert DeNiro as a strangely sympathetic psychopath.

Reviews

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Eddie Harrison

…an ugly, bleak and nihilistic movie, that, as star Robert De Niro noted, said something that people didn’t want to hear…

An initial box-office bomb, it has looked more and more relevant with each passing year until finally the cancerous absurdity of real life has more or less surpassed it.

It’s a tough movie to grasp with its peculiar tone and unbridled cynicism.

The exploration into the darkly twisted world of celebrity worship makes for a fascinating portrayal that is both excruciating to look at but at the same time incredibly engaging.

Episode 46: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark / Share / The King of Comedy

October 4, 2021

FULL REVIEW

Additional Info

Genre:Comedy, Drama
Release Date:February 11, 1983
Languages:English
Captions:English, Spanish
Audio Format:
Stereo
Screen Pass Eligible:No

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The King of Comedy

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