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* SmallNameBigEgo: Rupert Pupkin, which he never tires of correcting people, who call him Mr. Pumpkin.
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* SmallNameBigEgo: Rupert Pupkin, which he never tires of correcting people, who call him "[[AccidentalMisnaming Mr. Pumpkin. Pumpkin]]".
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* TheDanza: Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford.
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* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Jerry Langford is pretty obviously based on [[Series/TheTonightShow Johnny Carson]].
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* TheVoice: Rupert's mother (voiced by Martin Scorsese's mother, Catherine).
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** CreatorCameo: Creator/MartinScorsese as the talk show's director.
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''The King of Comedy'' is a 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver and RagingBull for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", the definitive LoonyFan.
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''The King of Comedy'' is a 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver ''Film/MeanStreets, Film/TaxiDriver,'' and RagingBull ''Film/RagingBull'' for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", the definitive LoonyFan.
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** Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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** Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone Creator/SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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''The King of Comedy'' is and a 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver and RagingBull for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", the definitive LoonyFan.
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''The King of Comedy'' is and 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver and RagingBull for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", a [[TheCloudcuckoolander Cloudcuckoolander]] LoonyFan.
The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following with several BigNameFans and is popular among stand-up comedians and the likes of PaulMcCartney for its poignant portrayal of celebrity culture.
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following with several BigNameFans and is popular among stand-up comedians and the likes of PaulMcCartney for its poignant portrayal of celebrity culture.
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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''The King of Comedy'' is and 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver and RagingBull for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", a [[TheCloudcuckoolander Cloudcuckoolander]] the definitive LoonyFan.
The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following withseveral BigNameFans many a BigNameFan and is popular among stand-up comedians and the likes of PaulMcCartney for its poignant portrayal of celebrity culture.
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following with
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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* RealitySubtext: Jerry Lewis had more experience with fame than both Scorsese and De Niro and contributed a few suggestions to the script. The scene of the old woman shouting "you should get cancer" was based on a real incident that had happened to him, he also directed the actress to get the timing right.
** Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
** Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
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''The King of Comedy'' is and 1983 black comedy film, directed by Creator/MartinScorsese and starring Creator/RobertDeNiro and Creator/JerryLewis.
Creator/JerryLewis. This film was a real departure from his earlier films, such as MeanStreets, TaxiDriver and RagingBull for being highly minimalistic and lacking the stylishness of the earlier films and its absolutely unique tone. Robert De Niro is also cast against type as a "real nerd", a [[TheCloudcuckoolander Cloudcuckoolander]] LoonyFan.
The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following with several BigNameFans and is popular among stand-up comedians and the likes of PaulMcCartney for its poignant portrayal of celebrity culture.
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
The film was a huge commercial and critical failure in the year of its release, with critics not knowing what to make of it, with Jerry Lewis in a dramatic role and De Niro as the PsychopathicManchild typified by the former's films. In the years since its release, it has acquired a cult following with several BigNameFans and is popular among stand-up comedians and the likes of PaulMcCartney for its poignant portrayal of celebrity culture.
Martin Scorsese said that he identified with both the main characters. As a young boy, he wanted to be a film director and relentlessly sought out [[PromotedFanboy every film he could see]]. Yet, at the time he made ''The King of Comedy'' he had become like Jerry Langford, a ConsummateProfessional who had SeenItAll. SergioLeone on seeing the film, told Scorsese, that it was "a mature film".
* AscendedFanboy : A major {{Deconstruction}} of the concept.
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* {{Deconstruction}} : Years before its time, this film is an UnbuiltTrope of some of the features of celebrity culture that we have come to accept but was still new at the time.
** The film is a very dark look at the concept of celebrity worship, of audience's identification with an artist and the work and how that relationship affects both the artist and the fan. Langford is lonely, isolated and utterly committed to his job, his fame preventing him from having a normal life. While Rupert has NoSocialSkills and is an embarrassment to his mother and whose love for Langford is a shallow desire for acceptance and affection.
** The film is a very dark look at the concept of celebrity worship, of audience's identification with an artist and the work and how that relationship affects both the artist and the fan. Langford is lonely, isolated and utterly committed to his job, his fame preventing him from having a normal life. While Rupert has NoSocialSkills and is an embarrassment to his mother and whose love for Langford is a shallow desire for acceptance and affection.
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* IJustWantToBeYou: Essentially what Rupert expects from Jerry.
* ImplacableMan : Jerry Langford has dealt with a lot of crazies and even when he is kidnapped he is highly dignified and composed, not losing his cool [[spoiler: until the end.]]
** Rupert is a darker example, rejection after rejection, rebuke after rebuke will not make this man give up on his dream.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Rupert Pupkin, which he never tires of correcting people, who call him Mr. Pumpkin.
* StepfordSmiler : Rupert is always relentlessly cheerful and never gives any impression of losing his cool. But underneath those smiles is a very cold, ruthless man.
* UngratefulBastard: Rupert is this to the core. While Jerry gives him advice on how to proceed in his career and take his craft seriously, all he is interested in is the fame. The network executives who in other films would be presented as bad guys are patient and even a little too polite in dealing with Rupert. Rupert's return for this kindness is to [[spoiler: kidnap Jerry and hijack the show for his own ego.]]
* WellDoneSonGuy : All Rupert expects from Jerry is his approval and a chance to be on TV despite having undeveloped talent and weak routines.
* ImplacableMan : Jerry Langford has dealt with a lot of crazies and even when he is kidnapped he is highly dignified and composed, not losing his cool [[spoiler: until the end.]]
** Rupert is a darker example, rejection after rejection, rebuke after rebuke will not make this man give up on his dream.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Rupert Pupkin, which he never tires of correcting people, who call him Mr. Pumpkin.
* StepfordSmiler : Rupert is always relentlessly cheerful and never gives any impression of losing his cool. But underneath those smiles is a very cold, ruthless man.
* UngratefulBastard: Rupert is this to the core. While Jerry gives him advice on how to proceed in his career and take his craft seriously, all he is interested in is the fame. The network executives who in other films would be presented as bad guys are patient and even a little too polite in dealing with Rupert. Rupert's return for this kindness is to [[spoiler: kidnap Jerry and hijack the show for his own ego.]]
* WellDoneSonGuy : All Rupert expects from Jerry is his approval and a chance to be on TV despite having undeveloped talent and weak routines.
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** Given that Rupert is a ConsummateLiar and his craving for sympathy and respect, there's a fair chance that this is not to be taken seriously. Rupert is shown to be a literal BasementDweller with a mother who's justifiably fed up with him.
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* FreudianExcuse: Rupert establishes this in his act during the climax, with the majority of his material deriving from his unhappy childhood and abusive parents.
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* FreudianExcuse: Rupert establishes this in his act during the climax, with the majority of his material deriving from his unhappy childhood and abusive parents.parents.
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* FreudianExcuse: Rupert establishes this in his act during the climax, with the majority of his material deriving from his unhappy childhood and abusive parents.
* FreudianExcuse: Rupert establishes this in his act during the climax, with the majority of his material deriving from his unhappy childhood and abusive parents.
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* DarkChick: Masha is Rupert's partner in crime and in many ways the mastermind behind their scheme.
* FanDisservice: Sandra Bernhard is mostly nude for large parts of the film. Ofcourse, course it could be considered FanService, depending what you're into.
* FanDisservice: Sandra Bernhard is mostly nude for large parts of the film. Of
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* FanDisservice: Sandra Bernhard is mostly nude for large parts of the film. Of course, YMMV.
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