Punchline

Release date: 10/07/1988

Budget: $15,000,000

Revenue: $21,032,267

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Countries:

United States of America

Rating:

5.4

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

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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Actors

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Mark Rydell

Romeo

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Damon Wayans

Percy

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Ángel Salazar

Rico

Barry Sobel

Robyn Green

Katie Rich

Eve

Charles David Richards

Maitre D'

Casey Sander

Ernie the Bartender

Kimberly L. Ryusaki

Waitress of the Gas Station

Candace Cameron Bure

Carrie Krytsick

George Wallace

Man with Arm in Cast

Bob Zmuda

Audience Participants and Hecklers

George D. Wallace

Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)

Cameron Thor

Audience Participants and Hecklers

Robina Suwol

Buffy

Susie Essman

Lilah's Hairdresser

Jimmy Brogan

Younger Clergyman

Mike Starr

Man with Bullhorn

Punchline

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