Punchline

1988 "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."
5.9| 2h3m| R| en| Drama, Comedy
Storyline

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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Columbia Pictures

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  • Punchline 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
George McGrath as Brian, the Singing Nun