Punchline (1988)

Punchline (1988)

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard. 1988-10-07 United States of America 123 Min. PG-13
5.4 130 votes

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.

Cast

Sally Field is Lilah Krytsick
Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks is Steven Gold
Steven Gold
John Goodman is John Krytsick
John Krytsick
Mark Rydell is Romeo
Romeo
Kim Greist is Madeline Urie
Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky is Arnold
Arnold
Damon Wayans is Percy
Percy
Taylor Negron is Albert Emperato
Albert Emperato
Pam Matteson is Utica Blake
Utica Blake
George McGrath is Brian, the Singing Nun
Brian, the Singing Nun
Barry Neikrug is Krug
Krug
Ángel Salazar is Rico
Rico

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