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#47 Box Office Hit of 1988

Punchline (1988)

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

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

    Lilah Krytsick

    Sally Field

  • Tom Hanks

    Steven Gold

    Tom Hanks

  • John Goodman

    John Krytsick

    John Goodman

  • Mark Rydell

    Romeo

    Mark Rydell

  • Kim Greist

    Madeline Urie

    Kim Greist

  • Paul Mazursky

    Arnold

    Paul Mazursky

  • Damon Wayans

    Percy

    Damon Wayans

  • Taylor Negron

    Albert Emperato

    Taylor Negron

  • Utica Blake

    Pam Matteson

  • George McGrath

    Brian, the Singing Nun

    George McGrath

  • Krug

    Barry Neikrug

  • Ángel Salazar

    Rico

    Ángel Salazar

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