World Premiere Restoration Premiere
The King of Comedy
Gala
| USA | 109 MINUTESDark Comedy
Comedian Rupert Pupkin confronts then kidnaps his hero, late night talk show host Jerry Langford, all for a shot at the big time. Thirty years after its release, Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy is more relevant than ever, sending up reality television culture through an unforgettable hack who overcomes his many social shortcomings with felonious ambition. Robert De Niro, Sandra Bernhard and the legendary Jerry Lewis light up the screen in this marvelous, multi-layered comic gem.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Martin Scorsese
MARTIN SCORSESE is the Academy Award®-winning
director of Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull,
Goodfellas, Casino, The Aviator, The Departed and Hugo,
among many others.
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.