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Punchline is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by David Seltzer and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Its story follows a talented young comic as he helps a housewife who wants to break into stand-up comedy. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Mark Rydell.
- $15 million
- Gary Anderson, Charles Gross
- October 7, 1988
- Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
Oct 7, 1988 · Sally Field and Tom Hanks star as a medical school dropout and a housewife who pursue their dreams of becoming comedians in New York City. The film explores their struggles, friendships, and challenges in the competitive and male-dominated comedy scene.
- (9K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- David Seltzer
- 1988-10-07
A movie about two would-be comics who meet at a comedy club and face challenges and conflicts in their personal and professional lives. Roger Ebert criticizes the film for taking stand-up comedy too seriously and not showing the audience's reaction to the comics' jokes.
Movie Info. Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp...
- (20)
- David Seltzer
- R
- Sally Field
Find out who starred in the comedy film Punchline, directed by David Seltzer and written by David Seltzer, and produced by Sally Field and others. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, editors, and more on IMDb.
Punchline is a comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks as a stand-up comic who faces challenges and challenges in the entertainment industry. Read reviews from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV.
A comedy film about two stand-up comics who try to make it in New York City. One is a medical school dropout and the other is a housewife who want to be a comedian. They face challenges and conflicts as they try to achieve their goals and find their way in the comedy world.
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