Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a failure in life but a celebrity in his own mind, hosting an imaginary talk show in his mother's basement. When he meets actual talk show host Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis), he's convinced it will provide his big break, but Langford isn't interested in the would-be comedian. Undaunted, Pupkin effectively stalks Langford -- and when that doesn't work, he kidnaps him, offering his release in exchange for a guest spot on Langford's show.
Score: 4.2
89%
“Largely misunderstood upon its release, The King of
Comedy today looks eerily prescient, and features a fine performance by
Robert DeNiro as a strangely sympathetic psychopath.”
Rotten Tomatoes
“Scorsese infuses this tale with the passionate energy of
New York street life and an outsider's wonder at the powerful workings of show
business and studio craft.”
The New Yorker
“A disturbing picture of a world in which television is
taken for a "reality" higher than everyday life, it's also darkly
funny.”
Daily Telegraph
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