The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

  • Director: Martin Scorsese
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: February 18, 1983
  • Sound mix: Mono
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: King of Comedy
  • "The King of Comedy" is a black comedy directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro and co- starring Jerry Lewis . It was released in the United States on February 18, 1983.
    The film tells the story of a little figure obsessed with TV talk show Rupert Pupakin who firmly believes that he has a talent for comedy. In order to be able to co-star with idol and talk show star Jerry, he will not resort to any means and set off an uproar   .

    Details

    • Release date February 18, 1983
    • Filming locations Paramount Building - 1501 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies Embassy International Pictures

    Box office

    Budget

    $20,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $2,536,242

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $137,624

    Gross worldwide

    $2,536,242

    Movie reviews

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    • By Don 2022-03-25 09:01:09

      The question behind -- "Watching Essays"

      Not a movie review, just a viewing essay.


      "Comedian", when watching this movie, it is hard not to compare it with Stephen Chow's "The King of Comedy". They're all stories of little people, all full of absurdity and dark humor. However, the core values ​​behind the story are still different.

      In "Comedian", Putin finally succeeded. Although the price paid, each of us in the audience will feel that the price is very worth paying, even if the price...

    • By Angel 2022-03-25 09:01:09

      "The King of Comedy": Rather be the King of the Night!

      Thanks to Robert De Niro for another great performance! Also thanks to director Martin Scorsese !

      Thank you, thank you all for the applause! All right, everyone, listen to me and continue this story.

      Jerry is a nationally famous talk show actor, and many fans are crazy about...

    • By Santos 2022-03-25 09:01:09

      This is the better king of comedy

      Since they are both kings of comedy, this work in 1982 and Stephen Chow's work in 1999 can be compared together. They are both telling stories of little people trying to climb up. The ending of the work in 1999 is not very clear. To explain, Yin Tianqiu's path as an actor is full of unknowns, which is cruel and realistic. The ending of the 82 version is different. Po Jin chose an extreme way to realize his dream of being the king of comedy under desperate circumstances. He paid for his...

    • By Korbin 2022-03-24 09:01:53

      How can you bear the silence when we're all crying? How can you witness violence, bursting before your eyes?

      How can you bear the silence when we're all crying? This sentence is the first lyric of the ending song at the end of the whole film! Personally, I think this sentence may be the best sentence in the film. Many people recalled "The King of Comedy" after watching it. Perhaps the first impression was the sentence on the talk show by Rupa: I would rather be the king of the night! Don't be a mediocre person. indeed! This sentence is indeed the essence of the film. But what struck me the most was...

    • By Kiana 2022-03-21 09:01:55

      comedy tragedy

      ?About identity

      There's a clip in which pupkin wants to meet comedian Jerry, but the receptionist never calls pupkin the right name. For the protagonist, the director did not give any history, which led me to think he was nothing more than a fanatical dreamer at first, and it was not until the last live performance of pupkin on TV that I understood the character's motivation. Pupkin was born into poverty, his parents abused alcohol and domestic...

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    • By Korbin 2022-04-24 07:01:06

      I want to be famous! I must be famous! ! ! De Niro's self-entertaining one-man show is more thorough than Tim Roth in Reservoir Dogs.....poor people must be hateful...if not in a comedy format, then.. ....I would rather be a hero for one day than be ashamed to be a black fly for a...

    • By Glennie 2022-04-24 07:01:06

      "King of Comedy" has Martin Scorsese's most quintessential social perspective, full of conflict and unease, the comedian-minded Rube's paranoid, stupid, and crazy, but Robert De Niro does it all full of charm. Although it is a farce, "The King of Comedy" is full of oppressive black atmosphere. The choice of lighting and color makes Luber's imagination and cruel reality intertwined, full of conflict and tension. This weighty criticism may be derived from Martin Scorsese's reflection on the...

    • By Kacie 2022-04-24 07:01:06

      The best comedy is laughing out loud in tragedy. De Niro is getting fat! ! Scorsese is a good director,...

    • By Abe 2022-04-24 07:01:06

      The story idea is good, but the pacing is not very tight. A relatively ordinary work of Lao...

    • By Luigi 2022-04-24 07:01:06

      Better to be a king for a night, than schmuck for a lifetime! What a crazy road to...

    Movie plot

    Obsessed talk show jokes Rupert Popa Gold ( Robert De Niro decoration) worship comedian Jerry Langford ( Jerry Lewis ornaments ), but I could dream of standing on the same stage as Jerry enjoyment of the audience cheer. With Jerry madness powder Si Masha ( Sandra Bernhard ornaments ) opportunities created, Rupert and Jerry to talk. Rupert introduced himself confidently. Although Jerry was perfunctory, Rupert still regarded himself as...
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    Although "The King of Comedy" uses comedy as the outer packaging, the core is like "Taxi Driver", using line-drawing documentary methods to question and criticize the society shaped by the media. Unlike Zhou Xingchi's film of the same name, this film is not intended to tell an inspirational story in which talent is finally fulfilled. Rupa’s "Five-Minute Show" won the audience’s repeated applause. Whether it relies on real talents and...
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    Movie quotes

    • Secretary: Is Mr. Langford expecting you?

      Rupert Pupkin: Yes, I don't think he is.

    • Rupert Pupkin: Well I'm sorry. I made a mistake.

      Jerry Langford: So did Hitler.

    • Masha: Do you wanna be waiting here till next Shavuos?