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A former medical school dropout and a housewife-turned-mom pursue their dreams of stand-up comedy, forging an unexpected friendship and finding comfort at a vibrant NYC comedy club.

In this comedy, a struggling stand-up comedian, Steven, mentors a homemaker, Lilah, who has a passion to become a comedian.

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Main Cast

Sally FieldSally FieldLilah Krytsick
Tom HanksTom HanksSteven Gold
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanJohn Krytsick
Mark RydellMark RydellRomeo
Kim GreistKim GreistMadeline Urie
Paul MazurskyPaul MazurskyArnold
Damon WayansDamon WayansPercy
Taylor NegronTaylor NegronAlbert Emperato
Pam MattesonPam MattesonUtica Blake
George McGrathGeorge McGrathBrian, the Singing Nun
Barry NeikrugBarry NeikrugKrug
Ángel SalazarÁngel SalazarRico
Joycee KatzJoycee KatzJoycee
Max AlexanderMax AlexanderMister Ball
Barry SobelBarry SobelRobyn Green
Katie RichKatie RichEve
Casey SanderCasey SanderErnie the Bartender
Andrea AdamsAndrea AdamsWaitress of the Gas Station
Candace Cameron BureCandace Cameron BureCarrie Krytsick
Laura JacobyLaura JacobyJenny Krytsick
Bianca RoseBianca RoseHeidi Krytsick
George WallaceGeorge WallaceMan with Arm in Cast
Angela BennettAngela BennettNurse
Bob ZmudaBob ZmudaAudience Participants and Hecklers
Mark Eric CharbonneauMark Eric CharbonneauAudience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)
George D. WallaceGeorge D. WallaceDoctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)
Cameron ThorCameron ThorAudience Participants and Hecklers
Mark GoldsteinMark GoldsteinMark
Susie EssmanSusie EssmanLilah's Hairdresser
Ben HartiganBen HartiganOlder Clergyman
Jimmy BroganJimmy BroganYounger Clergyman
Crane JacksonCrane JacksonSecond Faculty Examiner
Mike StarrMike StarrMan with Bullhorn

Creators

David SeltzerDavid SeltzerDirector, Writer

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Punchline (1988) | Full Movie ft. Sally Field & Tom Hanks | Love Love

Punchline (1988) | Full Movie ft. Sally Field & Tom Hanks | Love Love

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Punchline Trailer

Punchline 1988 Movie

Punchline 1988 Movie

Info about Punchline

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 07, 1988

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $21,032,267.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Romance

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