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Punchline

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

5.5

1988•2h 3m

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

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Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Photo of Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

Photo of John Goodman

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Photo of Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell

Romeo

Photo of Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Photo of Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Photo of Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Percy

Photo of Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Photo of George McGrath

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Photo of Ángel Salazar

Ángel Salazar

Rico

Photo of Max Alexander

Max Alexander

Mister Ball

Photo of Barry Sobel

Barry Sobel

Robyn Green

Photo of Katie Rich

Katie Rich

Eve

Photo of Charles David Richards

Charles David Richards

Maitre D'

Photo of Casey Sander

Casey Sander

Ernie the Bartender

Photo of Kimberly L. Ryusaki

Kimberly L. Ryusaki

Waitress of the Gas Station

Photo of Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

Carrie Krytsick

Photo of Laura Jacoby

Laura Jacoby

Jenny Krytsick

Photo of George Wallace

George Wallace

Man with Arm in Cast

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Bob Zmuda

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