---
title: "The King of Comedy"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-of-comedy-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 262
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The King of Comedy (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-of-comedy-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The King of Comedy is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Embassy International Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate comic stalks a reclusive talk-show host to chase fame."

### Why Watch
- Explores the dark side of ambition
- Blends drama with comedic elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- The unsettling subject matter may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Features themes of stalking and privacy invasion, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-comedy, satirical, uneasy, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Scorsese
- **Networks / Studios**: Embassy International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert De Niro** as *Rupert Pupkin*
- **Jerry Lewis** as *Jerry Langford*
- **Diahnne Abbott** as *Rita*
- **Sandra Bernhard** as *Masha*
- **Shelley Hack** as *Cathy Long*
- **Frederick de Cordova** as *Bert Thomas*
- **Ed Herlihy** as *Ed Herlihy*
- **Lou Brown** as *Band Leader*
- **Loretta Tupper** as *Stage Door Fan*
- **Peter Potulski** as *Stage Door Fan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does Rupert Pupkin want?
He attempts to achieve success in show business.

### Q: Who is his target?
A late‑night talk‑show host who craves his own privacy.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is a mix of drama and comedy.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on February 18, 1983.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The King of Comedy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/262)

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