The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

It's no laughing matter.

PG 1982 · 109 min · ★ 7.8 (3K) · Drama, Comedy

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.

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Written by Paul D. Zimmerman

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