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The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 18, 1982

Runtime

1h 49m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

User Score

78%

Original Title

The King of Comedy

Production Companies

Embassy International Pictures, 20th Century Fox

Director

Martin Scorsese

Budget

$19,000,000

Revenue

$2,536,000

Description

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.