The King of Comedy 1982 Movie

IMDB Rating 7.8  (60K)
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. More details

Directors

Martin Scorsese

Cast

Robert De NiroJerry LewisDiahnne Abbott

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