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Punchline

Punchline

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

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.

Release DateOctober 7, 1988
StatusReleased
Original TitlePunchline
Runtime2h 3min
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$21,032,267
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures