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Punchline
Dir. David Seltzer
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Punchline
“Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.”
Comedy
Drama
Director
David Seltzer
Screenplay
David Seltzer
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
Release
Oct 7, 1988
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$21M
Country
United States of America
Cast
Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
Steven Gold
John Goodman
John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
Romeo
Kim Greist
Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
Arnold
Damon Wayans
Percy
Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
Ángel Salazar
Rico
Max Alexander
Mister Ball
Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
Katie Rich
Eve
Charles David Richards
Maitre D'
Casey Sander
Ernie the Bartender
Kimberly L. Ryusaki
Waitress of the Gas Station
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