Punchline
(1988)

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Released: 1988-10-07

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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.

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Sally Field

as Lilah Krytsick

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Tom Hanks

as Steven Gold

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John Goodman

as John Krytsick

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Kim Greist

as Madeline Urie

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Taylor Negron

as Albert Emperato

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Pam Matteson

as Utica Blake

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George McGrath

as Brian, the Singing Nun

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Mac Robbins

as Billy Lane

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Max Alexander

as Mister Ball

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Paul Kozlowski

as Jerry Petroviak

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Barry Sobel

as Robyn Green

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Marty Pollio

as Juggling Comic

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Janice Yarbrough

Associate Producer

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Reynaldo Villalobos

Director of Photography

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Jackson De Govia

Production Design

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John R. Jensen

Art Direction

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Charles Gross

Original Music Composer

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Peg Cummings

Set Decoration

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Lee Harman

Makeup Artist

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Kaye Pownall

Hairstylist

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