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The King of Comedy (1982)

The King of Comedy (1982)

1982 PG 109 Minutes

Comedy | Drama

The King of Comedy is a bitterly evil satire of show business. Rupert Pupkins is obsessed with becoming famous so he aims at kidnapping one of the best in the business, Jerry Langford.

Overall Rating

9 / 10
Verdict: Great

User Review

  • BarneyNuttall

    BarneyNuttall

    9 / 10
    A cruel comedy where the boundary between fantasy and reality is blurred. Robert De Niro gives a transformative performance as the childish and desperate Rupert Pupkin. Scorsese lends his subtle dark edge to this satire which leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It is an absolute joy to watch whilst also being extremely painful. Without a doubt, this is one of Scorsese's most profound and respectful works.
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