Punchline
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
1988-10-07 | 123 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Sally FieldLilah Krytsick
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Tom HanksSteven Gold
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John GoodmanJohn Krytsick
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Mark RydellRomeo
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Kim GreistMadeline Urie
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Paul MazurskyArnold
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Damon WayansPercy
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Taylor NegronAlbert Emperato
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George McGrathBrian, the Singing Nun
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Ángel SalazarRico
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Max AlexanderMister Ball
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Barry SobelRobyn Green
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Katie RichEve
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Charles David RichardsMaitre D'
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