The King of Comedy

1982
7.9
The King of Comedy
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Title: The King of Comedy

Original Title: The King of comedy

Year: 1982

Info

  • Country: USA
  • Length: 109 Minutes (1 hour 49 min)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Studios: 20th Century Studios
  • Age rating: PG (Parental guidance)

Release Dates

  • UK: April 19 2014
  • United States: February 18 1982

Plot

Oscar Winner Robert Di Nero stars in Martin Scorsese's dark satire as a desperate comedian who kidnaps his TV idol (Jerry Lewis) in an attempt to claim the spotlight for himself.

Awards

  • 1984 BAFTA Awards: 5 1

Cast

Director:

Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese

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