The King of Comedy (1982)

Name: The King of Comedy
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1982
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack

1h 49m United States of America

Drama Comedy

Plot

Ambitious comedian Rupert Pupkin is determined to break into the entertainment industry, but his obsession with a reclusive late-night talk show host pushes him to extreme lengths. As he shadows his idol, who deeply values his solitude, Rupert concocts an elaborate scheme to gain his attention and prove his worth. In his quest for fame, he blurs the lines between admiration and intrusion, leading to unexpected consequences that challenge both his dreams and the life of the celebrity he reveres.

Cast

Robert De Niro Jerry Lewis Diahnne Abbott Sandra Bernhard Shelley Hack Frederick de Cordova Ed Herlihy Lou Brown Loretta Tupper Peter Potulski Vinnie Gonzales Whitey Ryan Doc Lawless Marta Heflin Katherine Wallach