Punchline
1988/10/07 (US) | Comedy, Drama
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
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.
David Seltzer
Director
Lead Cast
Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
Steven Gold
John Goodman
John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
Romeo
Kim Greist
Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
Arnold
Damon Wayans
Percy
Budget
$ 15,000,000
Revenue
$ 21,032,267
Status
Released
Production Company
- Columbia Pictures
Crews
David Seltzer
Writer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Jim Van Wyck
Associate Producer
Jerry A. Baerwitz
Associate Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Jackie Burch
Casting
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography