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The King of Comedy

Poignant black comedy about an aspiring comedian (Robert De Niro) who decides he can only get a shot at the big time with the help of America's top chat show host (Jerry Lewis).

Poignant black comedy about an aspiring comedian who decides that he can only get a shot at the big time with the help of America's top chat show host. But when the star fails to cooperate with his plan, the desperate comedian kidnaps him. A tale examining the successes and pitfalls inherent in the pursuit of the American dream.

1 hour, 43 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Jun 201123:50
BBC Two

Credits

Rupert PupkinRobert De Niro
DirectorMartin Scorsese
Cathy LongShelley Hack
ProducerArnon Milchan

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Nov 200700:10
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 3 Aug 200800:05
    BBC Two England
  • Sun 3 Aug 200800:10
    BBC Two except East, England & Yorkshire
  • Sun 16 Aug 200922:30
    BBC Four
  • Mon 29 Mar 201001:20
    BBC Two Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
  • Mon 29 Mar 201001:50
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Fri 17 Jun 201123:50
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire