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Punchline

5.5/10
TMDB161 votes
Original: 123 min

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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About Punchline

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Punchline (1988) is a film in the comedy, drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell.

Released
Original language
Runtime
123 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Directors
Writers
David Seltzer

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What is Punchline about?

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.

Who stars in Punchline?

Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky. See the cast cards above for character names.

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