Review of The King of Comedy (1982) by Michael P — 29 Mar 2009

An underrated gem. I think this is one of Scorsese's best films.

This review of The King of Comedy (1982) was written by Michael P on 29 Mar 2009.

The King of Comedy has generally received very positive reviews.

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