5.398
12.214

Director

Jackie Burch

Writers

John R. Jensen

Cast

Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky, Tom Holland,Jake Gyllenhaal,Zendaya

Plot

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.

Punchline 1988-10-07

Comedy Drama

BUDGET - $15,000,000.00

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.

CREW
David Seltzer
Writing
David Seltzer
Directing
Reynaldo Villalobos
Camera
Daniel Melnick
Production
Bruce Green
Editing
Michael I. Rachmil
Production