Punchline

Punchline

123 mins | Drama, Comedy | Oct. 7, 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.

Punchline

123 mins | Drama, Comedy | Oct. 7, 1988

Punchline
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.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Columbia Pictures
Original title Punchline
Directors David Seltzer
Writers David Seltzer

Cast

Sally Field

as Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks

as Steven Gold

John Goodman

as John Krytsick

Mark Rydell

as Romeo

Kim Greist

as Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky

as Arnold

Damon Wayans

as Percy

Taylor Negron

as Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson

as Utica Blake

George McGrath

as Brian, the Singing Nun

Barry Neikrug

as Krug

Ángel Salazar

as Rico

Joycee Katz

as Joycee

Mac Robbins

as Billy Lane

Max Alexander

as Mister Ball

Paul Kozlowski

as Jerry Petroviak

Barry Sobel

as Robyn Green

Marty Pollio

as Juggling Comic

Katie Rich

as Eve

Charles David Richards

as Maitre D'

Casey Sander

as Ernie the Bartender

Michael Pollock

as Piano Player

Wanda Balay

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Tiffany Terry

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Christiane Eden

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Renna Bogdanowicz

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Susan Michael

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Kimberly L. Ryusaki

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Consuela Nance

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Barbara Collier

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Darunee Doa Hale

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Andrea Adams

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Marcy Del Campos

as Waitress of the Gas Station

Candace Cameron Bure

as Carrie Krytsick

Laura Jacoby

as Jenny Krytsick

Bianca Rose

as Heidi Krytsick

Ron Ulstad

as Madeline's Boss

Howard Weller

as Crew-Cut Talent Scout

Richard Parker

as Talent Scout with Glasses

George Wallace

as Man with Arm in Cast

Andrew Parker

as Boy on Gurney

Randy Fechter

as Young Doctor

Angela Bennett

as Nurse

Bob Zmuda

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Mark Eric Charbonneau

as Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)

John Kirby

as Marketing Man

George Wallace

as Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)

Sam H. Ginsburg

as Sam, The Laughing Patient

Cameron Thor

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

James C. Lewis

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

George Novogroder

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Suzanne Rains

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Susan Avants

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Scott Williams

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Carin Badger

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Sharon Stein

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Eva Dunlap

as Audience Participants and Hecklers

Robina Suwol

as Buffy

Robert Britton

as Murray

Mark Goldstein

as Mark

Melissa Tufeld

as Mark's Wife

Dottie Archibald

as Mrs. Ball

Susie Essman

as Lilah's Hairdresser

Joey Vega

as Waiter in Coffee Shop

Ben Hartigan

as Older Clergyman

Jimmy Brogan

as Younger Clergyman

Crane Jackson

as Second Faculty Examiner

Rich Ramirez

as Taxi Driver

Mike Starr

as Man with Bullhorn