The King of Comedy (1982)

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Jerry Lewis, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Rupert Pupkin is obsessed with becoming a comedy great. However, when he confronts his idol, talk show host Jerry Langford, with a plea to perform on the Jerry's show, he is only given the run-around. He does not give up, however, but persists in stalking Jerry until he gets what he wants. Eventuall