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Punchline 1988

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.

Directed by: David Seltzer
Written by: David Seltzer
Release date: 1988-10-07
Runtime: 123 minutes
Critics score:
50 / 100
Tagline: Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Cast:
Sally Field Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick 
Tom Hanks Tom Hanks
Steven Gold 
John Goodman John Goodman
John Krytsick 
Mark Rydell Mark Rydell
Romeo 
Kim Greist Kim Greist
Madeline Urie 
Paul Mazursky Paul Mazursky
Arnold 
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Also known as:
  • Rap i replikken