A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' (2002)

Documentary about the making of Martin Scorsese's story of a man willing to go to any length for a shot at fame.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Martin Scorsese

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Diahnne Abbott

Self (archive footage)

Joyce Brothers

Self (archive footage)

Kim Chan

Self (archive footage)

Robert De Niro

Self (archive footage)

Shelley Hack

Self (archive footage)

Jay Julien

Self (archive footage)

G

George Kapp

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Lewis

Self (archive footage)

Ralph Monaco

Self (archive footage)

E

Edgar J. Scherick

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Scorsese

Self (archive footage)

Cathy Scorsese

Self (archive footage)

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