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Punchline( 1988)

TV-MAComedyDrama
54%
User
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Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Sally Field

      Lilah Krytsick

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      Tom Hanks

      Steven Gold

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      John Goodman

      John Krytsick

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      Mark Rydell

      Romeo

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      Kim Greist

      Madeline Urie

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      Paul Mazursky

      Arnold

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      Damon Wayans

      Percy

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      Taylor Negron

      Albert Emperato

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      Pam Matteson

      Utica Blake

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      George McGrath

      Brian, the Singing Nun

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      Barry Neikrug

      Krug

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      Ángel Salazar

      Rico

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      Joycee Katz

      Joycee

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      Mac Robbins

      Billy Lane

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      Max Alexander

      Mister Ball

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      Paul Kozlowski

      Jerry Petroviak

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      Barry Sobel

      Robyn Green

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      Marty Pollio

      Juggling Comic

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      Katie Rich

      Eve

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      Charles David Richards

      Maitre D'

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      Casey Sander

      Ernie the Bartender

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      Michael Pollock

      Piano Player

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      Wanda Balay

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Tiffany Terry

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Christiane Eden

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Renna Bogdanowicz

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Susan Michael

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Kimberly L. Ryusaki

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Consuela Nance

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Barbara Collier

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Darunee Doa Hale

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Andrea Adams

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Marcy Del Campos

      Waitress of the Gas Station

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      Candace Cameron Bure

      Carrie Krytsick

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      Laura Jacoby

      Jenny Krytsick

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      Bianca Rose

      Heidi Krytsick

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      Ron Ulstad

      Madeline's Boss

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      Howard Weller

      Crew-Cut Talent Scout

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      Richard Parker

      Talent Scout with Glasses

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      George Wallace

      Man with Arm in Cast

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      Andrew Parker

      Boy on Gurney

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      Randy Fechter

      Young Doctor

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      Angela Bennett

      Nurse

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      Bob Zmuda

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Mark Eric Charbonneau

      Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)

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      John Kirby

      Marketing Man

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      George D. Wallace

      Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)

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      Sam H. Ginsburg

      Sam, The Laughing Patient

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      Cameron Thor

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      James C. Lewis

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      George Novogroder

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Suzanne Rains

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Susan Avants

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Scott Williams

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Carin Badger

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Sharon Stein

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Eva Dunlap

      Audience Participants and Hecklers

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      Robina Suwol

      Buffy

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      Robert Britton

      Murray

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      Mark Goldstein

      Mark

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      Melissa Tufeld

      Mark's Wife

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      Dottie Archibald

      Mrs. Ball

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      Susie Essman

      Lilah's Hairdresser

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      Joey Vega

      Waiter in Coffee Shop

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      Ben Hartigan

      Older Clergyman

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      Jimmy Brogan

      Younger Clergyman

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      Crane Jackson

      Second Faculty Examiner

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      Rich Ramirez

      Taxi Driver

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      Mike Starr

      Man with Bullhorn

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    15000000.00

    Revenue

    21032267.00

    Keywords

    • stand-up comedian