NW Film Center presents THE KING OF COMEDY at Top Down: Rooftop Cinema + DJ set by Ghost Capital

US 1982
DIRECTOR: MARTIN SCORSESE
Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a delusional schmuck living with his mother and a life–size cardboard cutout of Liza Minnelli, practicing to become a famous stand–up comedian. He leaves his basement set to stalk Johnny Carson–like talk show host Jerry Langford (icily played by Jerry Lewis), in the hopes of securing a spot on his show. Willing to go to great lengths to break into show biz, Pupkin enlists his madcap friend Masha (Sandra Bernhard) to help him kidnap Langford. Darkly hilarious, THE KING OF COMEDY is considered by many to be one of Scorsese and De Niro’s finest and most overlooked works. (109 mins.)

DJ set by Ghost Capital.
Sponsored by PDX Pipeline.

Doors at 7pm; Music at 8pm; Film at dusk.

Entry for advance ticket holders is guaranteed until 8:30 PM. Advance tickets ensure that you will not have to wait in the ticket purchase line but do not guarantee entry after 8:30 PM.

Advance ticket holders who arrive after 8:30 PM but are not admitted to the screening (in the case of a sell-out) may exchange their tickets for another Top Down screening. There are no refunds or exchanges for arrivals after the film begins (c. 9 PM) or for entirely missed screenings. We appreciate your understanding.

A limited number of chairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so feel free to bring a chair, pillow, or blanket, along with a light sweater or jacket. Please, no pets or outside food or drink. Day-of weather updates at nwfilm.org.