The King of Comedy poster
Rating
7.8/10 (2453 votes)
Popularity4
Runtime1h 49m
Release DateDecember 18, 1982
Budget$19,000,000
Revenue$2,536,000

The King of Comedy

It's no laughing matter.

Overview

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.

Production

Embassy International Pictures(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

ProducerArnon Milchan
Director of PhotographyFred Schuler
WriterPaul D. Zimmerman
DirectorMartin Scorsese

Videos & Trailers

THE KING OF COMEDY -  Trailer ( 1982 )

THE KING OF COMEDY - Trailer ( 1982 )

Trailer
"The King of Comedy" (1982 - Martin Scorsese)

"The King of Comedy" (1982 - Martin Scorsese)

Clip
Josh Olson on THE KING OF COMEDY

Josh Olson on THE KING OF COMEDY

Featurette
'The King of Comedy' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The King of Comedy' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Featurette