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.
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Punchline
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
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.
