Movie: Punchline

Top 10 Billed Cast

Sally Field
Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Goodman

John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell

Romeo

Kim Greist
Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans

Percy

Taylor Negron
Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson
Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath
George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1988-10-07

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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