The King of Comedy

1983PG109 min7.7/10

The King of Comedy is a funny depiction of the dangers of celebrity fandom.

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.

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Genres:Comedy, Drama

Director:Martin Scorsese

Cast:Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Tony Randall, Shelley Hack

Production Country:United States

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Added to Disney+:May 20, 2022