Punchline (1988)
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
1988 · R · 2h 3m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: David Seltzer
Writers: David Seltzer
Music by: Charles Gross
Cinematography: Reynaldo Villalobos
Editor: Bruce Green
Box office: $21M · Budget: $15M · Rated 5.5/10 by 158 viewers
Cast
Sally Field as Lilah KrytsickTom Hanks as Steven GoldJohn Goodman as John KrytsickMark Rydell as RomeoKim Greist as Madeline UriePaul Mazursky as ArnoldDamon Wayans as PercyTaylor Negron as Albert EmperatoPam Matteson as Utica BlakeGeorge McGrath as Brian, the Singing NunBarry Neikrug as KrugÁngel Salazar as RicoMore like this
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