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The King of Comedy • Movie • Rating 7.8 out of 10
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The King of Comedy is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Plex, Plex Channel and Amazon Prime Video, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch The King of Comedy for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: PG (AU).
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What is The King of Comedy about?
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. It blends drama, comedy elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Martin Scorsese. With a runtime of 1h 49m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
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Cast and crew of The King of Comedy
The main cast includes Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Diahnne Abbott. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul D. Zimmerman, produced by Arnon Milchan and Robert Greenhut.
Robert De Niro
as Rupert Pupkin
Jerry Lewis
as Jerry Langford
Diahnne Abbott
as Rita
Sandra Bernhard
as Masha
Shelley Hack
as Cathy Long
Frederick de Cordova
as Bert Thomas
Ed Herlihy
as Ed Herlihy
Lou Brown
as Band Leader
Loretta Tupper
as Stage Door Fan
Peter Potulski
as Stage Door Fan
Vinnie Gonzales
as Stage Door Fan
Whitey Ryan
as Stage Door Guard
Doc Lawless
as Chauffeur
Marta Heflin
as Young Girl
Katherine Wallach
as Autograph Seeker
Charles Kaleina
as Autograph Seeker
Richard Baratz
as Caricaturist
Catherine Scorsese
as Rupert's Mom (voice)
Cathy Scorsese
as Dolores
Chuck Low
as Man in Chinese Restaurant
Liza Minnelli
as Liza Minnelli
Leslie Levinson
as Roberta Posner
Alan Potashnick
as Man at Telephone
Michael Kolba
as Man at Telephone
Robert Colston
as Man at Telephone
Ramon Rodriguez
as Man at Telephone
Chuck Coop
as Man at Telephone
Sel Vitella
as Man at Telephone
Margo Winkler
as Receptionist
Tony Boschetti
as Mr. Gangemi
Mick Jones
as Street Scum
Joe Strummer
as Street Scum
Paul Simonon
as Street Scum
Kosmo Vinyl
as Street Scum
Ellen Foley
as Street Scum
Pearl Harbour
as Street Scum
Gaby Salter
as Street Scum
Jerry Baxter-Worman
as Street Scum
Don Letts
as Street Scum
Matt Russo
as Cabbie
Thelma Lee
as Woman in Telephone Booth
Joyce Brothers
as Dr. Joyce Brothers
George Kapp
as Mystery Guest
Victor Borge
as Victor Borge
Ralph Monaco
as Raymond Wirtz
Rob-Jamere Wess
as Security Guard
Kim Chan
as Jonno
Audrey Dummett
as Cook
June Prud'Homme
as Audrey
Edgar J. Scherick
as Wilson Crockett
Thomas M. Tolan
as Gerrity
Ray Dittrich
as Giardello
Richard Dioguardi
as Captain Burke
Jay Julien
as Langford's Lawyer
Harry J. Ufland
as Langford's Agent
Scotty Bloch
as Crockett's Secretary
Jim Lyness
as Ticket Taker
Bill Minkin
as McCabe
Diane Rachell
as McCabe's Wife
Dennis Mulligan
as Plainclothesman
Tony Devon
as Plainclothesman
Peter Fain
as Plainclothesman
Michael F. Stodden
as Plainclothesman
Gerard Murphy
as Plainclothesman
Jimmy Raitt
as Stage Manager
Martin Scorsese
as TV Director
Tony Randall
as Tony Randall
Charles Scorsese
as First Man at Bar
Mardik Martin
as Second Man at Bar
William Jorgensen
as Newsman (voice)
Marvin Scott
as Newsman (voice)
Chuck Stevens
as Newsman (voice)
William Littauer
as Newsman (voice)
Jeff David
as Announcer (voice)
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Crowd Extra (uncredited)