stand-up comedian

Punchline (1988)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
David Seltzer
  • Profile picture of Sally Field
    Lilah Krytsick Sally Field
  • Profile picture of Tom Hanks
    Steven Gold Tom Hanks
  • Profile picture of John Goodman
    John Krytsick John Goodman
  • Profile picture of Mark Rydell
    Romeo Mark Rydell
  • Profile picture of Kim Greist
    Madeline Urie Kim Greist
  • Profile picture of Paul Mazursky
    Arnold Paul Mazursky
  • Profile picture of Damon Wayans
    Percy Damon Wayans
  • Profile picture of Taylor Negron
    Albert Emperato Taylor Negron

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Keywords

  • stand-up comedian