The King of Comedy (1982)

Rupert Pupkin, a hopeful comedian, embarks on a relentless pursuit to conquer the entertainment industry by obsessively shadowing his beloved late-night talk show host, a man who yearns for solitude and seclusion. In his relentless quest for fame, Pupkin tests the boundaries of privacy and personal space, delving deep into the realms of his idol's private life. With a burning desire to achieve greatness, he pushes the boundaries of ethical norms, blurring the line between admiration and obsession. Pupkin's relentless determination and unwavering ambition take him on a twisted journey, where the pursuit of success becomes entangled with the violation of personal boundaries. Will his unorthodox methods lead him to the fame he so desperately seeks, or will they ultimately consume him in a dark, twisted spiral of obsession?