The King of Comedy (1985)- Rupert Pupkin (Robert Deniro) wants to be a famous comedian/talk show host. He believes that he will be a hit if he can just get an appearance on Jerry Langford's (Jerry Lewis) popular late night talk show. Unsuccessful in his attempts, he enlists the help of Langford obsessed friend Masha to stalk and kidnap the famous T.V. show host in order to perform his act in a "private audition". Martin Scorcese directed this strange tale of obsession, desperation and psychosis. Deniro is brilliant as a man who cannot distinguish the difference between fantasy and reality. He wants to BE Jerry. Nothing will get in his way. Comedian Jerry Lewis shines as the powerful Hollywood television host.
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