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The King of Comedy
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The King of Comedy

Sat, Dec 18, 1982
  • Drama
  • Comedy
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Feb 18, 1983
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 30, 1983
CA
  • In CinemasSat, Dec 18, 1982
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 30, 1983
FR
  • In CinemasSat, May 7, 1983Cannes Film Festival
  • Streaming / DigitalThu, Jul 31, 2014VOD
  • PhysicalWed, Mar 3, 2004DVD
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 4, 1983
JP
  • In CinemasSat, May 19, 1984
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    as Rupert Pupkin
  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    as Jerry Langford
  • Diahnne Abbott
    Diahnne Abbott
    as Rita
  • Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard
    as Masha
  • Shelley Hack
    Shelley Hack
    as Cathy Long
  • Frederick de Cordova
    Frederick de Cordova
    as Bert Thomas
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