Punchline (1988)

2h 3m · 7 Oct 1988

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Comedy Drama

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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.

Movie ID	115535
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Director	David Seltzer
Main cast	Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky, Damon Wayans, Taylor Negron
Release date	7 October 1988
Release year	1988
Language	English
Duration	123 min (2h 3m)
Rating	5.5 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Columbia Pictures