Punchline

Punchline

1988
2h 3m
5.5

5.5/10

149 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Drama

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

Overview

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $15,000,000

Revenue: $21,032,267

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

stand-up comedian

Quick Facts

Release Date October 7, 1988
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0095927

Cast

Sally Field
Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Goodman

John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell

Romeo

Kim Greist
Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans

Percy

Taylor Negron
Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson
Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath
George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Barry Neikrug
Barry Neikrug

Krug

Ángel Salazar
Ángel Salazar

Rico

Key Crew

David Seltzer
Director
David Seltzer
Writer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer