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Punchline (1988)

Movie"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."
Audience Score
54
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R 2 hr 3 minOct 7th, 1988Comedy, 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. 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.
StarringSally FieldTom HanksJohn Goodman
DirectorDavid Seltzer
WriterDavid Seltzer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 7th, 1988
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 9th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$15,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$21,032,267 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures
Movie Tags:
stand-up comedian