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Punchline

Punchline

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 7, 1988

Runtime

2h 3m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

54%

Original Title

Punchline

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Director

David Seltzer

Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$21,032,267

Description

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.