Network/Films/Punchline 1988
Punchline
Quick Facts
DirectorDavid Seltzer
Runtime2h 3m · R
GenresComedy · Drama
Release1988-10-07
Film

Punchline

1988· R· 2h 3m· 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.

1988-10-07
Punchline

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Key Crew
Director of PhotographyReynaldo Villalobos
Original Music ComposerCharles Gross
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 17 crew)

Details

Released1988-10-07
Runtime2h 3m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures
Budget$15M
Box office$21M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.5/10 · 156 votes
Original languageen

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