The King of Comedy (1982)
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
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Production companies: Embassy International Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States
Languages:
English