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IMDb rating 7.8
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Critic Adam Smith
rated 6

...since Scorsese firing on two cylinders is better than most firing on all four, it remains an interesting misfire like After...

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Michael Thomsen
rated 9

Klassisk Scorsese-film, der minder lidt om Taxi Driver, men med et andet lidt mere humoristisk (men stadig creepy) take på en lignende personlighed.

2 years ago
Critic Viktor Jerner
rated 10

Missa för guds skull inte denna pärla, denna briljanta film, detta mästerverk.

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Cast & Crew

Martin Scorsese
As TV Director
Martin Scorsese
Director
Don Letts
As Street Scum
Don Letts
Director
Frederick de Cordova
As Bert Thomas
Robert De Niro
As Rupert Pupkin

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Rupert Pupkin, a struggling stand-up comedian, is obsessed with appearing on Jerry Langford's popular talk show. Despite rejection by Langford and his staff, Rupert refuses to give up on his dream. He kidnaps Langford and demands a spot on his show as ransom. With the help of fellow stalker Masha, Rupert's plan takes an unexpected turn in this darkly funny satire.

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