The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
, Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
, Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Martin Scorsese
The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
, Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
, Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Martin Scorsese

DVD (Wide Screen / Mono / Stereo)

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Overview

"Martin Scorsese's little seen but outstanding The King of Comedy finally makes it's way to DVD, which will surely please the director's fans. Though this disc could have been so much better, what is offered isn't too bad. The image, framed at 1.85:1 and anamorphic, isn't the best out there. It's certainly superior to the other video formats in the past, but still, the picture lacks real detail and the colors aren't particularly strong. Part of this is due to the visual style of the film, but also in the transfer used. What can be said for the sound? The English stereo Dolby Digital track lacks any significant punch but still suits this film fine. Dialogue is generally clear and distortion free, which is all that really would be hoped for. As for extras, the only one of significance is a featurette called ""A Shot at the Top"" which runs about 18 minutes long. It's made up with as many scenes from the movie as interviews with the only two participants, Scorsese and actress Sandra Bernhard. Also included are 33 images of behind the scene shots and straightforward stills from the film, a very effective theatrical trailer, and a less-effective Canadian TV spot. Finally, there is one deleted scene which is already covered in the featurette and a long version of ""Jerry Langford's"" (played by Jerry Lewis) full late show monologue, which is only so funny. A commentary on this dark comedy from Scorsese would have been a wonderful addition, but sadly isn't the case."

Product Details

Release Date: 12/17/2002
UPC: 0024543038948
Original Release: 1983
Rating: PG
Source: BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [monaural, stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:49:00
Sales rank: 1,035

Special Features

Closed Caption;"A Shot At the Top" making-of featurette; Still gallery; Theatrical trailer and TV spot; Anamorphic widescreen (Aspect Ratio 1.85:1); Audio: English stereo, English mono, French mono, Spanish mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robert De Niro Actor
Jerry Lewis Actor
Sandra Bernhard Actor
Ed Herlihy Himself
Louis Brown Bandleader,Actor
Whitey Ryan Stage Door Guard
Doc Lawless Chauffeur
Marta Heflin Young Girl
Katherine Wallach Autograph Seeker
Charlene Kaleina Autograph Seeker
Diahnne Abbott Actor
Scotty Bloch Crockett's Secretary
Richard Baratz Caricaturist
Catherine Scorsese Rupert's Mom,Dolores,TV Director,Man at Bar
Charles Low Man in Chinese Restaurant,Man in Chinese Restaurant
Liza Minnelli Herself
Leslie Levinson Roberta Posner
Margo Winkler Receptionist
Sel Vitella Man at Telephone
Tony Boschetti Mr. Gangemi
Shelley Hack Cathy Long
Matt Russo Cabbie
Thelma Lee Woman in Phone Booth
Joe Strummer Street Scum
Joyce Brothers Herself
George Kapp Mystery Guest
Marvin Scott Newsman
Victor Borge Himself
Ralph Monaco Raymond Wirtz
June Prud'Homme Audrey
Ellen Foley Street Scum
Fred De Cordova Bert Thomas
Tony Randall Himself
Edgar J. Scherick Wilson Crockett
Tony Devon Plainclothesman
Peter Fain Plainclothesman
Thomas M. Tolan Gerrity
Ray Dittrich Giardello
Richard Dioguardi Capt. Burk
Jay Julien Langford's Lawyer
Harry Ufland Agent
Scotty Block Crockett's Secretary
Jeff David Announcer
Bill Minkin McCabe
Mick Jones Street Scum
Diane Rachell Mrs. McCabe
Jimmy Raitt Stage Manager
Kim Chan Jonno
Mardik Martin Man at Bar
Loretta Tupper Actor

Technical Credits
Martin Scorsese Director
Paul D. Zimmerman Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Robert Greenhut Executive Producer
Arnon Milchan Producer
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