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The King of Comedy (1982)
United StatesPG109Min
7.8 ( 123K Votes )
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89 %A passionate yet unsuccessful comedian named Rupert Pupkin stalks and kidnaps his idol, Jerry Langford, to take the spotlight for himself. Set in New York City, Rupert navigates through his delusional fantasies and ruthlessly embarrassing situations in his pursuit of fame. He will stop at nothing to become a TV talk show host and surpass Jerry, but he fails to distinguish fantasy from reality. The movie follows Rupert's committed fantasy and our detached onlooker perception, showcasing the extreme lengths he is willing to go to achieve his ambition.
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