The King of Comedy

1983 "It's no laughing matter."

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The King of Comedy

7.8 | 1h49m | PG | en | Drama

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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7.8 | 1h49m | PG | en | Drama , Comedy

Synopsis

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 , Jerry Lewis , Diahnne Abbott

Director

Edward Pisoni

Producted By

20th Century Fox , Embassy International Pictures

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Cast

Robert De Niro

as Rupert Pupkin

[2025] Bloodcurdling Kitty [2025] SNL50: The Anniversary Special [2025] Tin Soldier [2025] Zero Day [2025] Standing Up [2025] The Alto Knights [2024] The intimate film: Sewer of the Killer Croc [2024] Ezra [2023] Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles

Jerry Lewis

as Jerry Langford

[2025] From Darkness to Light [2024] The Day the Clown Cried [2022] Mystery Reel [2022] The Dark Side of a Hollywood Icon [2021] Kreka: Dreamcatcher [2017] Dying Laughing [2017] Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me [2016] The Trust [2016] Max Rose

Diahnne Abbott

as Rita

[2014] Inside Rupert Pupkin [2002] A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' [2000] Before Night Falls [1994] Jonas in the Desert [1986] Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling [1984] Love Streams [1983] The King of Comedy [1977] New York, New York [1976] Welcome to L.A.