
The King of Comedy
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Drama
Comedy
1982
109 min
PG
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.
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"I was literally gobsmacked by this one. Such a phenomenal (and unsettling) exploration of celebrity worship and a cautionary tale of how obsession can lead to detachment from reality and taking things too far. Incredible performances, especially from both Jerry Lewis and especially Robert De Niro, as well as direction and editing. One thing that really stood out for me was how the viewer is put in the headspace of Robert De Niro's character. I can totally see where Todd Phillips's JOKER took it's inspiration from. One of Martin Scorsese's all-time best films IMO, and a remarkable showcase of his storytelling style."
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