Punchline (1988)

10/07/1988 (US) • 2h 3m

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson

Utica Blake


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$21,032,267.00

Keywords

stand-up comedian

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