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The King of Comedy (1982)

The King of Comedy
Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime.
—Rupert Pupkin
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Title Design: Dan Perri
Titles and Opticals: Computer Opticals, Inc.

Music: "Come Rain or Come Shine" by Ray Charles
Written by: Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer

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Title sequence

  • Title Designer

    Dan Perri

  • Category

    Film

  • Styles

    1980s, live action, main title, optical, type over scene, typographic
The King of Comedy

  • Film Director

    Martin Scorsese

  • Release Date

    February 18, 1983

  • Aspect Ratio

    1.85:1

  • Country

    USA

  • Language

    English

  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
  • IMDb has full details

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