Punchline (1988)

10/07/1988 2h 3m

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Sally Field

as Lilah Krytsick

Born 11/06/1946, age

Tom Hanks

as Steven Gold

Born 07/09/1956, age

John Goodman

as John Krytsick

Born 06/20/1952, age

Mark Rydell

as Romeo

Born 03/23/1934, age

Kim Greist

as Madeline Urie

Born 05/12/1958, age

Paul Mazursky

as Arnold

Born 04/25/1930

Died 06/30/2014, age

Damon Wayans

as Percy

Born 09/04/1960, age

Taylor Negron

as Albert Emperato

Born 08/01/1957

Died 01/10/2015, age

Casey Sander

as Ernie the Bartender

Born 07/06/1956, age

Susie Essman

as Lilah's Hairdresser

Born 05/31/1955, age

Mike Starr

as Man with Bullhorn

Born 07/29/1950, age