movie poster for THE KING OF COMEDY

Flicks ID

720

Cert

PG

Running time

104 mins

Country

Language

Format

DVD

THE KING OF COMEDY (1983)

MARTIN SCORSESE

Plot

DeNiro plays a delusional inadequate, a wannabe, but talentless, stand-up comedian, obsessed with the thought of becoming famous and joining the glittering TV paradise that exists in his imagination. When his favourite star (played by Jerry Lewis) won't give him a break he dreams up an incredible scheme, involving abducting him, to get the attention he requires. Watch this film!