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Punchline

1988 · 2h 3m · Comedy · Drama

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

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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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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

Utica Blake

George McGrath

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Barry Neikrug

Krug

Ángel Salazar

Ángel Salazar

Rico

Joycee Katz

Joycee

Mac Robbins

Billy Lane

Max Alexander

Max Alexander

Mister Ball

Paul Kozlowski

Jerry Petroviak

Crew

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Details

Release date
October 7, 1988
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 3m
Rated
R
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$21,032,267
Genres
Comedy, Drama

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