The King of Comedy
directed by: Martin Scorsese, year: 1982
actors: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard
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Description:
The King of Comedy is a dark satire film that follows a delusional aspiring comedian who stalks a famous talk show host in hopes of getting his big break. The film explores themes of celebrity obsession, mental illness, and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of fame.
Keywords:
Obsession, Celebrity, Delusion, Fame, Satire
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