Punchline
movie
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Released October 07, 1988
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
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
Damon Wayans
as
Percy
Taylor Negron
as
Albert Emperato
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Pam Matteson
as
Utica Blake
George McGrath
as
Brian, the Singing Nun
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Barry Neikrug
as
Krug
Ángel Salazar
as
Rico
Crew
David Seltzer
as
Writer
David Seltzer
as
Director
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Daniel Melnick
as
Producer
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Jim Van Wyck
as
Associate Producer
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Jerry A. Baerwitz
as
Associate Producer
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Michael I. Rachmil
as
Producer
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Jackie Burch
as
Casting
Reynaldo Villalobos
as
Director of Photography
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Bruce Green
as
Editor
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John R. Jensen
as
Art Direction
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Janice Yarbrough
as
Associate Producer
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Jackson De Govia
as
Production Design