I'm always amazed how many people haven't even heard of this film, more so when you tell them it's one of De'Niros best performances ever..................
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Scorsese's most misunderstood film, which is ironic in contrast to the film itself. It's nothing comical, it really does dig deep in the depths of the isolated desperate minds we so often walk past by, and even find ourselves in.
I fell in love with this movie the day I stumbled upon it. So much that I watched it again a few hours after the first viewing.... I'm weird like that but that was the first movie that made me want to watch it again so badly. I loved how Joker referenced and interpreted it as well. What I liked in both movies was the psychological descent of their main characters such as the fantasised events blending into reality to mess with the viewer's head and the point of no return when the characters 'snap'. Rupert is trapped inside of his fantasy world where he is at his happiest despite everyone telling him that he is crazy. Arthur on the other hand is a more disturbed individual with a mind that's impossible to mend. He pretty much starts at 100 and is at 1000 by the end.
By the way, this is one of the film's charms; not having a happy ending. Briliant picture with so much lessons about the whole entertainment industry, celeb stalking, the ideas of a world we paint inside our minds where everything is positive and always at our favor, in total shock with reality. Amazing. And bottom line: Love the girls who play Marsha and Rita.
Ever since I saw A Bronx Tale, I decided to watch every great movie Robert De Niro's been in and it always coincides with Martin Scorsese having directed the film :P
Just saw it for the first time yesterday, the scene where Masha chases Jerry Lewis into the building is one of the funniest things i've ever seen. Dude is definitely one of the funniest human beings that ever lived.
The King of Comedy, released in 1982, is a truly fantastic movie! Robert De Niro's performance is captivating as he relentlessly pursues his ambitions. The 1980s ambiance of New York City adds an irresistible allure, reminding us of the changes over time. It was also a treat to see Bob include his real-life wife, Diahnne Abbott, in some scenes.
I'm getting this from Netflix this week, I've been waiting the last two years for the next Martin Scorsese picture ("Shutter Island" which come out this friday!). ; ) I possess more and more of an interest in seeing more of Scorsese's work particularly in the 1980s (his most experimental work technically and subjectively). I also want to see "THe Last Temptation of Christ".
‘Getting it from Netflix’. I remember those days. When I was 15 I ordered the king of comedy from Netflix, got bored by the first scene, and turned it off. Around that same time I saw the last temptation and was spellbound. Nowadays the last temptation is kinda draining, and king of comedy is my fav movie!
Scorsese got more out of DeNiro in this film than any of their other collaborations. The film was seminal, not easy to access, and remains a high point in black humor cinema.
If Joker brought you here, you guys should also check out Taxi Driver trailer. They've released Joker Make up test footage and it definitely reminded me of Taxi Driver.
Very nice movie, love the way De Niro fantasys in the start, about Jerry adoring his work. Nice ending to, Rupert never gave up, he got famous one way or the other:)
Excellent, but forgotten, film. I also don't think it's any coincidence that many years after this film, Robert de Niro plays a talkshow host who, himself, is being stalked by a failed comedian, who also forces the host into a big break; in Joker. Sure, the outcome is a bit different, but there are many similarities. Still, I think casting de Niro was done deliberately as a callback.
You can tell by this trailer that the studio didn't know what to do with the film so they buried it. It played on just over 100 screens in the U.S and made about $2M at the box office, despite costing $20M... a suprisingly big budget for the time. I hope the success of the Joker leads more people to discovering Rupert Pupkin.
@MyManD On my Dvd the date is 1982 as well on IMDB . As you said , "it switches between 1982 and 1983" . It's true , for exemple , on the site : the 80's movies rewind , the date is 83 .
@@stevenmccallum4268 Have you even read the killing joke? The only similarities with the Joker movie are these: 1- It’s a Joker origin story 2- Obviously his origin comes from tragedy 3- He happens to be a failed comedian That’s literally it. If you take the plot of this movie, and mix it up a bit with Taxi Driver and just add the Joker in with the idea of an “origin story” you basically get the “Joker” movie. They barely had to do any hard work on the plot
@@stevenmccallum4268 It is true that a lot of great movies have references and influences to previous films, but Todd Phillips just got a little bit too excited. I would like the movie better if the plot was more original.
I think this film is the best example of comedy/ drama. It funny with the jokes, but it's behind the laughter, that is the bleak drama that is realness.
@@CharlieTooHuman No I meant he directed "The King Of Comedy" and is now involved with "Joker", which is partly inspired by this movie, "Cab Driver" and other Scorsese movies.
abcun17 I was saying that he left the project before production began due to other obligations most likely related to his new movie The Irishman, he’s no longer involved with Joker.
I'm late to watching this movie. Known of it and finally watched it and again. Uncomfortable to watch yet entertaining, pitiful. The reception scene when Rupert is waiting to see Jerry is disturbing and claustrophobic. The whole movie is one of those that come along and it is near perfect. Jerry Lewis is brilliant. The whole cast just clicked for me personally.
@WorleyClarence Sure it counts, but I think (my personal opinion) that a movie is generally regarded as coming "from" the year it's released wide in the country of its origin. Go to most any movie listing on IMDB or Wikipedia, and it'll show a movie's origin year according it its release in its originating country. PS. I say "most", because in The King of Comedy's case, it switches between 1982 and 1983, though 1983 is the predominant year on most listings, be it DVD or movie listings site.
This film, I think is a satire about people like the already established comedian played by Gerry Lewis who won't give another person a chance. It turns out that De Niro character in the film is a good comedian after all. It reminds me of people in my own life experience that have made it, become coveted and unwilling to let you get a foot in the door ...
This is such a brilliant movie. Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorsese are legends.
You must be joking. It's an ugly and cruel movie in which some silly schmuck is being mocked for nearly 2 hours.
@@nr655321 I'm pretty sure that's the whole purpose and that's why it's such good movie
@@nr655321 description is lit 🤣🤣
THIS is a great movie!! Very dark, but GREAT!!!!
Bro this film is something that is soul piercing
I'm glad that 30 years later Rupert get his own show in tv
@@pauliewalnuts5605 That's show business, baby!
36 years later
I think your talking about Jimmy Kimmel
Or 30 years later he dies, he would have had his tv show longer than 30 years.
Lachy Boy naah he meant the JOKER
"Better to be king for a night, than schmuck for a lifetime."
So well said. It's 2024 and i just felt like getting back to this super movie. And After hours.
I'm always amazed how many people haven't even heard of this film, more so when you tell them it's one of De'Niros best performances ever..................
Good movie, but love him in awakenings
I've heard of it just never seen it bro :)
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Who else came here after the joker trailer but knew there was going to be a comment about who else came after the joker trailer and after watch the release movie
And the cycle continues
I knew i would find this comment
oh shit, didn't read the comments before I commented.
What's the connection between this and the Joker trailer?
Fun fact:Years later after this movie got released,Joaquin Phoenix became the new Rupert Pupkin and Robert De Niro became the new Jerry Langford!
I was just thinking that.
And we got what we f***in' deserved.
one of the most underrated movies going around
Underrated movie. I don't know why this one isn't more popular like Taxi Driver.
I think it lacked the climax violence with blood
Who's here after watching the joker movie trailer?
Meee😅
@@maiali5362 Heyoooo :D
I am. I've never seen this and I'm about to check it out!
@@0biRonKenobi yea! Me too, I heard it's sort of the same story
@@LivinglikeJay-iq3io that's what I read as well. I just found it on Amazon prime so I'm def gonna check it out!
I can’t stop laughing at Jerry Lewis shaking Robert Deniro’s head!! Amazing!!
Scorsese's most misunderstood film, which is ironic in contrast to the film itself. It's nothing comical, it really does dig deep in the depths of the isolated desperate minds we so often walk past by, and even find ourselves in.
I would say it is his best picture. I mean it is the closest thing to cinema he ever got.
@@Gutulay So his other films are theme parks?
@@Gutulay no way
Right! I said basically the same thing in my comment. Have been trying to tell ppl for years not to catogorize this as a comedy. that is redonk :)
It is that. But it is also very funny.
One of the most underrated masterpieces of all time!
I fell in love with this movie the day I stumbled upon it. So much that I watched it again a few hours after the first viewing.... I'm weird like that but that was the first movie that made me want to watch it again so badly. I loved how Joker referenced and interpreted it as well. What I liked in both movies was the psychological descent of their main characters such as the fantasised events blending into reality to mess with the viewer's head and the point of no return when the characters 'snap'. Rupert is trapped inside of his fantasy world where he is at his happiest despite everyone telling him that he is crazy. Arthur on the other hand is a more disturbed individual with a mind that's impossible to mend. He pretty much starts at 100 and is at 1000 by the end.
Very underrated - probably DeNiro's best performance and that's saying a lot.
This should be a trailer looks like, not the ones that are today which summarizes the plot.
By the way, this is one of the film's charms; not having a happy ending. Briliant picture with so much lessons about the whole entertainment industry, celeb stalking, the ideas of a world we paint inside our minds where everything is positive and always at our favor, in total shock with reality. Amazing. And bottom line: Love the girls who play Marsha and Rita.
Watched this for the first time yesterday. It was fantastic. In my opinion probably Scorseses best movie.
No one:
CZcams Algorithm: So, you gonna watch Joker?
Yeah
Scorsese was to have been one of the Executive producers for the Joker movie but pulled out because of his work with the Irishman
Wait wut? Really?
New Joker movie has credited this movie as the inspiration, and i wishes for a magnificent tribute and a honorable homage.
Someone should make a Joker film like this.
It's called Joker
@@HELLO_KORO That will never happen.
Lmao
@@TheHowingFantods Yeahh but mix it with Taxi Drive too
@@TheHowingFantods It just happened
I watched this entire movie amazed that Mick Jagger was in this film and then I realized at the end that it was actually Sandra Bernhard.
Just snagged the Blu Ray at the 99 Cents Only Store for $1.99. It has a 30 minute Tribeca Interview with Scorcese, Deniro and Lewis as a bonus.
You found a treasure just for 2$.
"the 99 Cents Only Store for $1.99"....I smell a lawsuit!!
If the store is .99 only, then why did you have to buy the move for more than double that?
That 99 cent store ripping you off with that dollar overpricing!
Ever since I saw A Bronx Tale, I decided to watch every great movie Robert De Niro's been in and it always coincides with Martin Scorsese having directed the film :P
They are a very famous partnership.
Watch deer hunter and once upon a time in America
One of my favorite De Niro performances, and favorite Jerry Lewis performance of the last 40 years of his career!
I love the main jazz interlude, sums up Eighties late night shows in a few bars of music
My favourite De Niro movie. I've watched this so many times.
Who else is going to watch this movie 37 years after its release because they just watched the Joker movie?
Watched the king of comedy many times before the Joker. It's a must see before watching the magnificent Joker.
yes
@@salvadormarley2360 Magnificent Joker? 😂😂
Okay.....
@@dawsondjodvorj2408 lol
Joker is a bad movie.
Just saw it for the first time yesterday, the scene where Masha chases Jerry Lewis into the building is one of the funniest things i've ever seen. Dude is definitely one of the funniest human beings that ever lived.
The King of Comedy, released in 1982, is a truly fantastic movie! Robert De Niro's performance is captivating as he relentlessly pursues his ambitions. The 1980s ambiance of New York City adds an irresistible allure, reminding us of the changes over time. It was also a treat to see Bob include his real-life wife, Diahnne Abbott, in some scenes.
Rupert Pupkin - arguably more terrifying than Travis Bickle.
Best thing Scorsese ever did.
I'm getting this from Netflix this week, I've been waiting the last two years for the next Martin Scorsese picture ("Shutter Island" which come out this friday!). ; ) I possess more and more of an interest in seeing more of Scorsese's work particularly in the 1980s (his most experimental work technically and subjectively). I also want to see "THe Last Temptation of Christ".
‘Getting it from Netflix’. I remember those days. When I was 15 I ordered the king of comedy from Netflix, got bored by the first scene, and turned it off. Around that same time I saw the last temptation and was spellbound. Nowadays the last temptation is kinda draining, and king of comedy is my fav movie!
Damn son, getting it from Netflix, good times.
I find similarities with the new Joker 2019 Movie.
might be a homage to scorsese. de niro is in the new joker movie too.
Adrian Tomo it is , it’s a homage to the king of comedy . The curtain and the red suit was a dead give away .
Joker's romantic interest
The Kid from Ironman 3 because you’ve seen the movie, right ?
Basically the new Joker movie has the plot of The King of Comedy with the style of Taxi Driver with the goal of V for Vendetta
i love this movie, but this trailer doesn't do it justice whatsoever
Finally people are giving attention to this film which deserves it
This Joker trailer looks amazing!
You can say that again pal
"When you bring me out, can you call me King of Comedy?"
You think this is funny? Is this a joke to you?
Scorsese got more out of DeNiro in this film than any of their other collaborations. The film was seminal, not easy to access, and remains a high point in black humor cinema.
RIP Jerry Lewis.
Rest In Peace , *MURRAY FRANKLIN*
10yrs later cracking up by lewis is the funny film ever😂
I think joker taken from this movie
JOKER brought Me Here
Same
Same
Yess
If Joker brought you here, you guys should also check out Taxi Driver trailer.
They've released Joker Make up test footage and it definitely reminded me of Taxi Driver.
Me too lol
This is the movie that The Joker ripped off
“I used to think my life was a tragedy...”
“But now I realize....”
“It’s a *comedy* ....”
Homie Dodo bird “a fucking comedy...”
" I used to think my life was a tragedy"....
" but now I realize ....
"but now I realize it was done three freakin' decades before".....
I've seriously never seen this! Def going to watch now!!!!
from taxi driver to this, he looks really old and its just like 8 years apart
Thought the same thing.
Very nice movie, love the way De Niro fantasys in the start, about Jerry adoring his work. Nice ending to, Rupert never gave up, he got famous one way or the other:)
Wish trailers were still like this; not showing the whole movie in two minutes.
Why his voice sounds like Robert Downey Jr😂 the guy who is in the car with Robert de Niro
Heard about this from the Howard Stern show--he evidently had a nut named Sal working for him who reminded him of the nut in this movie
Sal the stockbroker?
you mean Richard Christy's gay lover?
David Lynch + Kyle MacLachlan
Tim Burton + Johnny Depp
Ti West + Mia Goth
Martin Scorsese + Robert DeNiro
Matches made in Film Heaven
really underrated
Just saw "Joker". Great movie, quite a connection with "The King Of Comedy"!
almost as if it rips the film off completely
I love old movies, it looks like I need to see this.
Did you watch Goodfellas dude?
@@caterpillarattitude8286 which one is better goodfellas or scareface ?
answer is goodscare facefellas
BAZİNGA!!! HIHIHIHIH
@@frlatlamba7583 Goodfellas
Excellent, but forgotten, film. I also don't think it's any coincidence that many years after this film, Robert de Niro plays a talkshow host who, himself, is being stalked by a failed comedian, who also forces the host into a big break; in Joker. Sure, the outcome is a bit different, but there are many similarities. Still, I think casting de Niro was done deliberately as a callback.
One off the best movies of mr de niro
Reminds me of the Joker
Back when trailers didn't give anything away.
It’s annoying that this movie hasn’t got its due until a joker movie heavily influenced by it is released
I always loved this movie and when I say the joker trailer I was holy shit
One of his best roles.
Trailer must be stylish like this.
Watched it when I was 12 didn't get it. Watched it recently Scorcesse is a genius.
Back when trailers spoiled nothing.
You can tell by this trailer that the studio didn't know what to do with the film so they buried it. It played on just over 100 screens in the U.S and made about $2M at the box office, despite costing $20M... a suprisingly big budget for the time.
I hope the success of the Joker leads more people to discovering Rupert Pupkin.
The King of Acting. And this is an eksampel. Great everything. Also one of Edward Nortons favorit movies.
just watched the JOKER movie. simply stunning. watching this and the taxi driver next.
I assume this popped into my recommendations because of JOKER movie?
This is a masterpiece
Robert De Niro should of won an Oscar for this picture.
Oh yeah, & Directed by 1 of my favorite movie directors Martin Scorsese.
@MyManD On my Dvd the date is 1982 as well on IMDB . As you said , "it switches between 1982 and 1983" . It's true , for exemple , on the site : the 80's movies rewind , the date is 83 .
Uh your point, Worley, is...?
Just watched the Joker and found out that Robert played a comic! This makes Joker even greater. Master-freaking-super-piece!
Worth your time if you haven't seen it before. Also Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio & The Clash are in this movie.
At most three scenes, including one montage. Thank you CZcams algorithm for showing me a trailer that doesn't show everything.
Me and my dad's favorite movie when I saw the Joker trailer I was like this a semi remake of King of Comedy
A hard film to like and a hard film to hate. It proves on thing, comedy is hard!!
What a great trailer leaves you wanting more
JOKER = MIXTURE OF TAXI DRIVER AND KING OF COMEDY.
I saw "the JOKER" last night...
The parallels are amazing...
...and terrifying.
aka Joker ripped this off
@@2prize no. Pratically every movie has references and influences to previous films. The source material for JOKER is the Killing Joke.
@@stevenmccallum4268 Have you even read the killing joke? The only similarities with the Joker movie are these:
1- It’s a Joker origin story
2- Obviously his origin comes from tragedy
3- He happens to be a failed comedian
That’s literally it. If you take the plot of this movie, and mix it up a bit with Taxi Driver and just add the Joker in with the idea of an “origin story” you basically get the “Joker” movie. They barely had to do any hard work on the plot
@@stevenmccallum4268 It is true that a lot of great movies have references and influences to previous films, but Todd Phillips just got a little bit too excited. I would like the movie better if the plot was more original.
"AH hahahahahaha, that's terrific, that's terrific."
what a great film. Thanks for posting the trailer. But where's Sandra Bernhard!?
Excellent trailer. Excellent film.
This is a great film. It is so creepy and awkward. But that is what makes it so wonderful.
Bet money this will be on Netflix soon if it’s not already 💯
Caught the end of this and it was awesome. Now I gotta watch it all
@repo136
I can watch this movie over and over again...it's a masterpiece, hands down!!!
It came out in theaters in 82 and VHS in 83 :P
I've yet to see this one, but I can't believe Scorcese and De Niro came out with this a year after doing Raging Bull!
Two years after
How about another joke Murray? :)
Taxi driver + king of comedy = joker
...+ the Killing Joke.
@@stevenmccallum4268 Yes
I think this film is the best example of comedy/ drama. It funny with the jokes, but it's behind the laughter, that is the bleak drama that is realness.
Martin Scorsese directed this movie and is producing "Joker"...😁👍👍
Scorsese left the project during pre-production, but I do think he was involved with the writing process
@@CharlieTooHuman No I meant he directed "The King Of Comedy" and is now involved with "Joker", which is partly inspired by this movie, "Cab Driver" and other Scorsese movies.
abcun17 I was saying that he left the project before production began due to other obligations most likely related to his new movie The Irishman, he’s no longer involved with Joker.
Possible Mandela effect. I’ve never seen or even heard of this movie before.
I'm late to watching this movie. Known of it and finally watched it and again. Uncomfortable to watch yet entertaining, pitiful. The reception scene when Rupert is waiting to see Jerry is disturbing and claustrophobic. The whole movie is one of those that come along and it is near perfect. Jerry Lewis is brilliant. The whole cast just clicked for me personally.
Lily Singh should watch this movie
@WorleyClarence Sure it counts, but I think (my personal opinion) that a movie is generally regarded as coming "from" the year it's released wide in the country of its origin. Go to most any movie listing on IMDB or Wikipedia, and it'll show a movie's origin year according it its release in its originating country.
PS. I say "most", because in The King of Comedy's case, it switches between 1982 and 1983, though 1983 is the predominant year on most listings, be it DVD or movie listings site.
Quem diria, Robert De Niro e Scorsese juntos novamente em Joker...
This film, I think is a satire about people like the already established comedian played by Gerry Lewis who won't give another person a chance. It turns out that De Niro character in the film is a good comedian after all. It reminds me of people in my own life experience that have made it, become coveted and unwilling to let you get a foot in the door ...
This movie is like a Coen Brothers film.
Joker brought me here I need to watch more Robert De Niro movies
Loved it!