Punchline (1988)
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.
Director: David Seltzer
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Sally Field as Lilah Krytsick |
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Tom Hanks as Steven Gold |
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John Goodman as John Krytsick |
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Mark Rydell as Romeo |
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Kim Greist as Madeline Urie |
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Paul Mazursky as Arnold |
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Damon Wayans as Percy |
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Taylor Negron as Albert Emperato |
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Pam Matteson as Utica Blake |
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George McGrath as Brian, the Singing Nun |
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Barry Neikrug as Krug |
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Ángel Salazar as Rico |
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Joycee Katz as Joycee |
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Mac Robbins as Billy Lane |
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Max Alexander as Mister Ball |
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Paul Kozlowski as Jerry Petroviak |
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Barry Sobel as Robyn Green |
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Marty Pollio as Juggling Comic |
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Katie Rich as Eve |
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Charles David Richards as Maitre D' |
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Casey Sander as Ernie the Bartender |
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Michael Pollock as Piano Player |
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Wanda Balay as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Tiffany Terry as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Christiane Eden as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Renna Bogdanowicz as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Susan Michael as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Kimberly L. Ryusaki as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Consuela Nance as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Barbara Collier as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Darunee Doa Hale as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Andrea Adams as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Marcy Del Campos as Waitress of the Gas Station |
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Candace Cameron Bure as Carrie Krytsick |
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Laura Jacoby as Jenny Krytsick |
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Bianca Rose as Heidi Krytsick |
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Ron Ulstad as Madeline's Boss |
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Howard Weller as Crew-Cut Talent Scout |
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Richard Parker as Talent Scout with Glasses |
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George Wallace as Man with Arm in Cast |
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Andrew Parker as Boy on Gurney |
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Randy Fechter as Young Doctor |
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Angela Bennett as Nurse |
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Bob Zmuda as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Mark Eric Charbonneau as Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm) |
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John Kirby as Marketing Man |
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George D. Wallace as Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace) |
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Sam H. Ginsburg as Sam, The Laughing Patient |
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Cameron Thor as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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James C. Lewis as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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George Novogroder as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Suzanne Rains as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Susan Avants as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Scott Williams as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Carin Badger as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Sharon Stein as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Eva Dunlap as Audience Participants and Hecklers |
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Robina Suwol as Buffy |
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Robert Britton as Murray |
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Mark Goldstein as Mark |
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Melissa Tufeld as Mark's Wife |
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Dottie Archibald as Mrs. Ball |
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Susie Essman as Lilah's Hairdresser |
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Joey Vega as Waiter in Coffee Shop |
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Ben Hartigan as Older Clergyman |
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Jimmy Brogan as Younger Clergyman |
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Crane Jackson as Second Faculty Examiner |
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Rich Ramirez as Taxi Driver |
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Mike Starr as Man with Bullhorn |
| Writing | David Seltzer | Writer |
| Directing | David Seltzer | Director |
| Production | Daniel Melnick | Producer |
| Production | Jim Van Wyck | Associate Producer |
| Production | Jerry A. Baerwitz | Associate Producer |
| Production | Michael I. Rachmil | Producer |
| Production | Jackie Burch | Casting |
| Camera | Reynaldo Villalobos | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Bruce Green | Editor |
| Art | John R. Jensen | Art Direction |
| Production | Janice Yarbrough | Associate Producer |
| Art | Jackson De Govia | Production Design |
| Sound | Charles Gross | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Peg Cummings | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kaye Pownall | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lee Harman | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Linda Klein | Medical Consultant |
