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The King of Comedy

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.

19821h 49mPGDrama, Comedy

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About The King of Comedy

Directors
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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