Robert De Niro
Rupert Pupkin
1982•1h 49m•Released•EN
The King of Comedy
“It's no laughing matter.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
December 18, 1982
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
7.8 / 10
Votes
2,682
Budget
$19,000,000
Revenue
$2,536,000
Status
Released
Popularity
9.3
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Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Jerry Langford
Diahnne Abbott
Rita
Sandra Bernhard
Masha
Shelley Hack
Cathy Long
Frederick de Cordova
Bert Thomas
Ed Herlihy
Ed Herlihy
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Lou Brown
Band Leader
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Loretta Tupper
Stage Door Fan
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Peter Potulski
Stage Door Fan
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Vinnie Gonzales
Stage Door Fan
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Whitey Ryan
Stage Door Guard
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