The King of Comedy (1982): movie guide

What is The King of Comedy about?

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.

Cast highlights

The King of Comedy features Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1982-12-18. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (2,719 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The King of Comedy?

The King of Comedy is listed as Drama, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is The King of Comedy?

The King of Comedy runs about 109 minutes.

Who stars in The King of Comedy?

Cast highlights include Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova.

Does Cinema Box stream The King of Comedy?

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