The King of Comedy

Name: The King of Comedy
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1982
Duration: 109 min

1h 49m · 1982 · Directed by Martin Scorsese · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

The King of Comedy (1982) runs 1h 49m, directed by Martin Scorsese. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

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