The King of Comedy
1982 · 1h 49m · Comedy, Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
It's no laughing matter.
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.
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Martin ScorseseWritten by
Paul D. Zimmerman7.7Smart score
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