Punchline (1988)

  • R
  • 10/07/1988 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 2h 3m

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.

David Seltzer

Writer, Director

Cast

Sally Field's headshot

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks's headshot

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold
John Goodman's headshot

John Goodman

John Krytsick
Mark Rydell's headshot

Mark Rydell

Romeo
Kim Greist's headshot

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky's headshot

Paul Mazursky

Arnold
Damon Wayans's headshot

Damon Wayans

Percy
Taylor Negron's headshot

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

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