Punchline

Punchline

7/10/1988 2h 3m 5.5/10

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.

Director

David Seltzer

Top Billed Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

Sally Field

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

John Goodman

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell

Romeo

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