Punchline

10/7/1988Released

10/7/1988Theatrical

Punchline(1988)

ComedyDramaRated R123 min.

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.

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

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User score

5.5 / 10

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Credits

PRODUCTION

OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesColumbia Pictures

Budget15 M$

Revenue21 M$

Estimate ROI140 %

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