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18 February 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
. . and when it's all over one of them won't be laughing morePlot:
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin wants to achieve success in showbiz, by resorting to stalking his idol, a late night talk show host who craves his own privacy. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Film Veteran Rossellini Dies (From WENN. 13 October 2008, 9:10 AM, PDT)
Actor Kim Chan Dies
(From WENN. 10 October 2008, 9:05 AM, PDT)
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I love it. Uncontested first-rate masterpiece from Scorsese. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert De Niro | ... | Rupert Pupkin | |
| Jerry Lewis | ... | Jerry Langford | |
| Diahnne Abbott | ... | Rita Keane | |
| Sandra Bernhard | ... | Masha | |
| Shelley Hack | ... | Cathy Long | |
| Ed Herlihy | ... | Ed Herlihy | |
| Lou Brown | ... | Band leader | |
| Loretta Tupper | ... | Stage Door Fan | |
| Peter Potulski | ... | Stage Door Fan | |
| Vinnie Gonzales | ... | Stage Door Fan | |
| Whitey Ryan | ... | Stage Door Guard | |
| Doc Lawless | ... | Chauffeur | |
| Marta Heflin | ... | Young Girl | |
| Katherine Wallach | ... | Autograph Seeker | |
| Charles Kaleina | ... | Autograph Seeker |
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Brazil:12 | South Korea:15 | Australia:PG | Canada:14A | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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When Jerry Langford is walking down the street, he is stopped by a woman talking on the telephone. When Jerry refuses to talk to someone on the phone, the lady says I hope you get cancer. This incident actually happened to Jerry Lewis. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Camera/cameraman reflected in the closing glass door when the security guard escorts Pupkin out of the office. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Ed Herlihy: And now, from New York, The Jerry Langford Show! With Jerry's guests Tony Randall, Richard Dreyfuss, Rodney Dangerfield, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Lou Brown and the orchestra, and little old me Ed Herlihy. And now say hello to Jerry!
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Martin Scorsese's clever, inventive and splendidly witty little masterpiece "The King of Comedy" was highly underrated 19 years ago but nowadays it rightfully gets more of that appreciation it undoubtably deserves. My favorite Scorsese-flick will naturally always be the massively celebrated "Goodfellas" but yes, this is number two in my books (I love it even more than "Taxi driver", even though it's a perfect film too).
Both "Goodfellas" and "The King of Comedy" are in my all time favorite Top 10. Robert De Niro makes the very best comedic performance of his whole career as a wannabe-famous stand-up comedian Rupert Pupkin. Just observe his sensational, sharp and devoted acting in "King of comedy" and you will truly have the great pleasure of seeing a real genius at work.
Elderly Jerry Lewis is also marvelous as the melancholic and cheerless Jerry Langford. This is Lewis' best role as an aged actor and it has absolutely nothing to got to do with the vivid pre-Jim Carrey stuff he used to do in the 50's-60's. Although he made the biggest hits of his career back then "The King of Comedy" is one of his greatest achievements as a real, talented actor and not just a clown (Nothing wrong with the clown, though. I do love old Lewis comedies too).
People who claim this movie is not a comedy: I can surely agree but not without reserve. Of course this is not the traditional comedy, that goes without saying and the humor we have is very odd and black. However this is a film that really makes me laugh. Laugh a lot. Characters, acting and script are so bloody hilarious and the unbelievable story is incredibly funny I can't help of loving every single scene. This is exactly what I would call a perfect film. 10/10.