The King of Comedy (1982)

The King of Comedy (1982)

It's no laughing matter. 1982-12-18 United States of America 109 Min. PG-13
7.8 2261 votes

Overview

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 is Rupert Pupkin
Rupert Pupkin
Jerry Lewis is Jerry Langford
Jerry Langford
Diahnne Abbott is Rita Keane
Rita Keane
Shelley Hack is Cathy Long
Cathy Long
Kim Chan is Jonno
Ed Herlihy is Himself
Himself
Lou Brown is Band Leader
Band Leader
Margo Winkler is Receptionist
Receptionist
Ralph Monaco is Raymond Wirtz
Raymond Wirtz
Catherine Scorsese is Rupert's Mom (voice)
Rupert's Mom (voice)