Punchline (1988)
Punchline (1988)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.







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Cast & Crew.

Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Romeo

Kim Greist
Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Arnold

Damon Wayans
Percy

Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson
Utica Blake

George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun

Barry Neikrug
Krug

Ángel Salazar
Rico

Joycee Katz
Joycee

Mac Robbins
Billy Lane

Max Alexander
Mister Ball

Paul Kozlowski
Jerry Petroviak

Barry Sobel
Robyn Green

Marty Pollio
Juggling Comic

Katie Rich
Eve

Charles David Richards
Maitre D'

Casey Sander
Ernie the Bartender

Michael Pollock
Piano Player

Wanda Balay
Waitress of the Gas Station

Tiffany Terry
Waitress of the Gas Station

Christiane Eden
Waitress of the Gas Station

Renna Bogdanowicz
Waitress of the Gas Station

Susan Michael
Waitress of the Gas Station

Kimberly L. Ryusaki
Waitress of the Gas Station

Consuela Nance
Waitress of the Gas Station

Barbara Collier
Waitress of the Gas Station

Darunee Doa Hale
Waitress of the Gas Station

Andrea Adams
Waitress of the Gas Station

Marcy Del Campos
Waitress of the Gas Station

Candace Cameron Bure
Carrie Krytsick

Laura Jacoby
Jenny Krytsick

Bianca Rose
Heidi Krytsick

Ron Ulstad
Madeline's Boss

Howard Weller
Crew-Cut Talent Scout

Richard Parker
Talent Scout with Glasses

George Wallace
Man with Arm in Cast

Andrew Parker
Boy on Gurney

Randy Fechter
Young Doctor

Angela Bennett
Nurse

Bob Zmuda
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Mark Eric Charbonneau
Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)

John Kirby
Marketing Man

George D. Wallace
Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)

Sam H. Ginsburg
Sam, The Laughing Patient

Cameron Thor
Audience Participants and Hecklers

James C. Lewis
Audience Participants and Hecklers

George Novogroder
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Suzanne Rains
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Susan Avants
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Scott Williams
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Carin Badger
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Sharon Stein
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Eva Dunlap
Audience Participants and Hecklers

Robina Suwol
Buffy

Robert Britton
Murray

Mark Goldstein
Mark

Melissa Tufeld
Mark's Wife

Dottie Archibald
Mrs. Ball

Susie Essman
Lilah's Hairdresser

Joey Vega
Waiter in Coffee Shop

Ben Hartigan
Older Clergyman

Jimmy Brogan
Younger Clergyman

Crane Jackson
Second Faculty Examiner

Rich Ramirez
Taxi Driver

Mike Starr
Man with Bullhorn

David Seltzer
Writer / Director

Daniel Melnick
Producer

Jim Van Wyck
Associate Producer
Media.









Details.
Release DateOctober 7, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 3m
Content RatingR
Budget$15,000,000
Box Office$21,032,267
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
stand-up comedian
Wiki.
Punchline is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by David Seltzer and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Its story follows a talented young comic as he helps a housewife who wants to break into stand-up comedy. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Mark Rydell.
The film was produced by Daniel Melnick and Michael I. Rachmil and was released on October 7, 1988. It grossed $21.0 million in the United States and Canada, against a budget of $15 million. It received generally mixed reviews and has a 57% approval rating based on 21 votes on Rotten Tomatoes.
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