Punchline
1988, Film, 128 min, Comedy, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 60
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
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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Directed by David Seltzer
Cast
- Sally Field as Lilah Krytsick
- Tom Hanks as Steven Gold
- John Goodman as John Krytsick
- Mark Rydell as Romeo
- Kim Greist as Madeline Urie
- Paul Mazursky as Arnold
- Pam Matteson as Utica Blake
- George McGrath as Singing Nun
- Taylor Negron as Albert Emperato
- Barry Neikrug as Krug
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