Punchline
R 1988-10-07 (US) • Comedy, Drama • 123minutes • Play Trailer
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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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

Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

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Status

Released

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$21,032,267

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