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  1. 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 . The film was produced by Daniel Melnick and Michael ...

  2. Oct 7, 1988 · Punchline: Directed by David Seltzer. With Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell. A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • David Seltzer
    • 1988-10-07
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  4. This outburst is occasioned by “Punchline,” a pathetic movie into which a great deal of energy and talent has disappeared. The movie stars Sally Field as a housewife and mother who dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian and Tom Hanks as a failed medical student who also wants to be a comic and has had more experience than Field.

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  6. Mar 5, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Punchline is a timeless comedy-drama that explores the world of stand-up comedy, featuring live performances, authentic characters, and the transformative power of laughter. The movie delves into the challenges and sacrifices of aspiring comedians, offering a nostalgic look at the 1980s comedy scene and highlighting the ...

  7. PUNCHLINE. 1988. |. Comedy. , Drama. Comedy is no laughing matter for Oscar® winners Sally Field and Tom Hanks, who take center stage in the smash hit PUNCHLINE. Field (Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire) stars as Lilah Krytsick, a New Jersey housewife and mother of three who desperately wants to make it big as a comedienne. All her life people have ...

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