The King of Comedy 1982

type: Movie

language: English

duration: 109 min

genre: mystery

theme: satirical

director: Martin Scorsese

Score: 7 / 10

The King of Comedy is a 1982 American satirical mystery black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro (in his fifth collaboration with Scorsese), Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard. Written by Paul D. Zimmerman, the film focuses on themes such as celebrity worship and American media culture. 20th Century Fox released the film on February18, 1983, in the United States, though the film was released two months earlier in Iceland.

Plot

Rupert Pupkin is an aspiring yet delusional stand-up comedian trying to launch his career. After meeting Jerry Langford, a successful comedian and talk-show host, Rupert believes his "big break" has finally come. He attempts to book a spot on Langford's show, but is continually rebuffed by his staff, particularly Cathy Long, and finally by Langford himself. Along the way, Rupert indulges in elaborate and obsessive fantasies in which he and Langford are colleagues and friends.

Awards

Cast

More details

author	Paul D. Zimmerman
award	BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
contentLocation	New York City
director	Martin Scorsese
editor	Thelma Schoonmaker
events	ambition fan grandiose delusions kidnapping obsession Parasocial relationships stalker
genre	comedy crime mystery
keywords	big break break in even fbi agent film adaptation kidnap laugh live audience load meet news report obsess open prison sentence schmuck show business studio audience television special the king toy gun understand upbringing
musicBy	Robbie Robertson
nomination	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role BAFTA Award for Best Direction BAFTA Award for Best Editing BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
producer	Arnon Milchan
productionCompany	Regency Enterprises
publisher	20th Century Fox
recordedAt	New York City
theme	black comedy crime comedy satirical