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Punchline

Punchline

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

19885.52h 3m

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.

Directed by David Seltzer
Written by David Seltzer
Produced by Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $21.0M

Top 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

P

Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Themes & Keywords

stand-up comedian

About Punchline

Punchline is a comedy, drama film released in 1988 exploring themes of stand-up comedian. Directed by David Seltzer, it stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman. 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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