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Koomikkojen kuningas

Original title: The King of Comedy
  • 1982
  • S
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
111K
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Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
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Rupert Pupkin is a passionate yet unsuccessful comic who craves nothing more than to be in the spotlight and to achieve this, he stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself... Read allRupert Pupkin is a passionate yet unsuccessful comic who craves nothing more than to be in the spotlight and to achieve this, he stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself.Rupert Pupkin is a passionate yet unsuccessful comic who craves nothing more than to be in the spotlight and to achieve this, he stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself.

  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writer
    • Paul D. Zimmerman
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Diahnne Abbott
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    111K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,879
    475
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writer
      • Paul D. Zimmerman
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Diahnne Abbott
    • 345User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos6

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    Clip 4:00
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    Photos170

    Jerry Lewis in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro and Sandra Bernhard in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Robert De Niro and Sandra Bernhard in Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Martin Scorsese at an event for Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Martin Scorsese and Jerry Lewis at an event for Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)
    Joe Berlinger and Loren Eiferman at an event for Koomikkojen kuningas (1982)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Rupert Pupkin
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Jerry Langford
    Diahnne Abbott
    Diahnne Abbott
    • Rita Keane
    Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard
    • Masha
    Ed Herlihy
    Ed Herlihy
    • Ed Herlihy
    Lou Brown
    • Band Leader
    Loretta Tupper
    Loretta Tupper
    • Stage Door Fan
    Peter Potulski
    • Stage Door Fan
    Vinnie Gonzales
    • Stage Door Fan
    Whitey Ryan
    • Stage Door Guard
    Doc Lawless
    • Chauffeur
    Marta Heflin
    Marta Heflin
    • Young Girl
    Katherine Wallach
    • Autograph Seeker
    Charles Kaleina
    • Autograph Seeker
    Richard Baratz
    • Caricaturist
    Catherine Scorsese
    Catherine Scorsese
    • Rupert's Mom
    • (voice)
    Cathy Scorsese
    • Dolores
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Man in Chinese Restaurant
    • (as Chuck L. Low)
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writer
      • Paul D. Zimmerman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Martin Scorsese has said that he thought Robert De Niro's best performance under his direction was in this film.
    • Goofs
      When Rupert and Rita are at dinner, and he is showing her his book, the level of her drink varies considerably without her touching it.
    • Quotes

      Rupert Pupkin: Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime.

    • Connections
      Featured in Saturday Night Live: Jerry Lewis/Loverboy (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Jerry Langford Theme
      Written, arranged and performed by Bob James

    User reviews345

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    8/10
    Joker is really based on The King of Comedy.
    The time when Scorsese took another turn by making a disturbing dark comedy. This film turns the spotlight towards the show business industry by exploring the subjects of fame and celebrity and their influence over individuals and society as a whole. With a nice tone, excellent cinematography, good setting and a thrilling plotline, Scorsese crafted the perfect image of a delusional and obsessive sociopath portrayed by none other than Robert De Niro. I have to say that "The King of Comedy" along side "After Hours" are the most overlooked pictures in Martin Scorsese's catalogue.
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    • Naoufel_Boucetta
    • Feb 17, 2021

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    FAQ1

    • What is the entire monologue that Rupert Pupkin gives on the Jerry Langford Show?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1983 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Komikernas kung
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Building - 1501 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Jerry Langford's offices)
    • Production company
      • Embassy International Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,536,242
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $137,624
      • Feb 21, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,536,242
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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