# The King of Comedy (1982)

> A delusional aspiring comedian turns celebrity worship into a dangerous bid for a place in the television spotlight.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard, Shelley Hack, Frederick de Cordova, Ed Herlihy, Lou Brown
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, uncomfortable, paranoid, late night viewing, scorsese film marathon

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic exploration of obsession and the lengths one will go to achieve fame.

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