Inside Rupert Pupkin

Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring comedian obsessed with talk show host Jerry Langford, attempts to gain fame through increasingly desperate and illegal means. He kidnaps Langford to force his way onto the show and achieve his dream of becoming a comedy star. The film satirizes celebrity culture, obsession, and the media's role in creating fame.

The King of Comedy received generally positive reviews upon its release, though it was not a commercial success. Critics praised its sharp satire, Scorsese's direction, and De Niro's performance. Over time, its reputation has grown, and it is now widely considered a cult classic and one of Scorsese's most unique films.

• A biting and uncomfortable satire on fame and media.
• Robert De Niro delivers a masterfully cringe-worthy performance.
• Scorsese's dark humor and unique directorial vision are on full display.

Google audience: Audiences generally praise the film's dark humor and its prescient commentary on celebrity culture and the desire for fame. Many highlight Robert De Niro's unsettling yet compelling performance as Rupert Pupkin.

Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Robert De Niro was so committed to the role of Rupert Pupkin that he reportedly spent time in a mental institution as research for the character's obsession and delusions.