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The King of Comedy
1982
Martin Scorsese
1982·TV-PG·
United States
United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
Rupert is an aspiring stand-up comedian, who is willing to go the extra mile in his attempt to appear in the late night show hosted by his idol.
Cast
Robert De Niro·Diahnne Abbott·Sandra Bernhard·Jerry Lewis
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
2 wins · 2 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1984)
Best Screenplay - Original
Other
London Critics Circle Film Awards (1984)
Film of the Year
Nominations (2)
Critics' Awards
Cahiers du Cinéma (1983)
Best Film
Other
Cannes Film Festival (1983)