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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.
Last on
Fri 17 Jun 2011
23:50
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Rupert Pupkin | Robert De Niro |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Cathy Long | Shelley Hack |
| Producer | Arnon Milchan |
Broadcasts
- Sun 25 Nov 2007 00:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East & Yorkshire
- Sun 3 Aug 2008 00:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England
- Sun 3 Aug 2008 00:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, England & Yorkshire
Sun 16 Aug 2009 22:30- Mon 29 Mar 2010 01:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
- Mon 29 Mar 2010 01:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Fri 17 Jun 2011 23:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire