Punchline
Punchline
Release: 1988-10-07
·Runtime: 123m
·★ 5.5
Comedy
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Sally Field
as Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
as Steven Gold
John Goodman
as John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
as Romeo
Kim Greist
as Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
as Arnold
Damon Wayans
as Percy
Taylor Negron
as Albert Emperato
George McGrath
as Brian, the Singing Nun
Ángel Salazar
as Rico
Max Alexander
as Mister Ball
Barry Sobel
as Robyn Green
Katie Rich
as Eve
Charles David Richards
as Maitre D'
Casey Sander
as Ernie the Bartender
Kimberly L. Ryusaki
as Waitress of the Gas Station
Candace Cameron Bure
as Carrie Krytsick
Laura Jacoby
as Jenny Krytsick
George Wallace
as Man with Arm in Cast
Bob Zmuda
as Audience Participants and Hecklers
George D. Wallace
as Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)
Cameron Thor
as Audience Participants and Hecklers
Robina Suwol
as Buffy
Susie Essman
as Lilah's Hairdresser
Jimmy Brogan
as Younger Clergyman
Mike Starr
as Man with Bullhorn
