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Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 123 mins.
Release date - 07-10-1988
Release year - 1988
Genres - Comedy, Drama
Overall ratings and scores for Punchline:
Happiness Score - 5.4/10, World Popularity Score - 9.469/100, IMDB Score - 5.9, Metascore - 52, Internet Movie Database - 5.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 60%, Metacritic - 52/100, .
Punchline movie has Total Global Votes - 105, Total IMD Votes - 8,715
Punchline Movie Introduction: Movie Punchline, release year 1988 is written by David Seltzer and directed by David Seltzer. The leading star-cast in this movie are Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club.
Movie story-line: 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.
Movie synopsis: Steven Gold is a stand-up comedian who is flat broke and has recently dropped out of medical school. He and several others work regularly at the Gas Station, a New York comedy club. The wages are lousy and everybody hopes for the big break. Lilah Krytsick is housewife with an ambition to be a stand-up comedian, however she doesnt seem to have the talent. Steven takes her under his wings and teaches her the art of comedy and humour. But when a TV station arranges a comedy evening at the club, Steve sees his opportunity for fame and stardom. Their friendship seems quickly forgotten and now it's every man and woman for him- or herself!
Highlights - Punchline (1988)
Total budget - $15,000,000.00
Total revenue - $21,032,267.00
Produced by - Columbia Pictures
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - DE : 12 US : R
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Punchline (1988)
Lead Actors - Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman
Writer(s) - David Seltzer
Director(s) - David Seltzer
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Punchline (1988)
What is the release date of Punchline (1988)?
Release date of Punchline (1988) is 07-10-1988.
What is the total runtime of Punchline (1988) in minutes?
Total runtime of Punchline (1988) in minutes is 128 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Punchline (1988) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Punchline (1988) movie is around $15,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Punchline (1988)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Punchline (1988) is around $21,032,267.00.
What is the pupularity of Punchline (1988)?
Worldwide pupularity of Punchline (1988) movie is 9.469%.
What is the name of the production company of film Punchline (1988)?
Production company of film Punchline (1988) is/are Columbia Pictures, .
Which country the film Punchline (1988) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Punchline (1988) is United States of America, .
Which language the film Punchline (1988) is produced in?
Film Punchline (1988) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Punchline (1988) belongs to?
Movie Punchline (1988) is categorized under Comedy, Drama, Romance genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Punchline (1988)?
Lead actors of the film Punchline (1988) are Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman.
Who is the writer of the film Punchline (1988)?
The writer(s) of the film Punchline (1988) is/are David Seltzer.
Who is the director of the film Punchline (1988)?
The director(s) of the film Punchline (1988) is/are David Seltzer.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Punchline (1988) movie?
Movie Punchline (1988) has 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Punchline (1988) in-short?
Short plot of movie Punchline (1988): A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club..
What is the full story of Punchline (1988) movie?
Full plot of movie Punchline (1988): Steven Gold is a stand-up comedian who is flat broke and has recently dropped out of medical school. He and several others work regularly at the Gas Station, a New York comedy club. The wages are lousy and everybody hopes for the big break. Lilah Krytsick is housewife with an ambition to be a stand-up comedian, however she doesnt seem to have the talent. Steven takes her under his wings and teaches her the art of comedy and humour. But when a TV station arranges a comedy evening at the club, Steve sees his opportunity for fame and stardom. Their friendship seems quickly forgotten and now it's every man and woman for him- or herself!.
Where to find full details of Punchline (1988) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Punchline (1988) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095927
Where to stream or watch movie Punchline (1988) online?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Punchline (1988)
Full Starcast:
Name: Sally Field
Character: Lilah KrytsickName: Tom Hanks
Character: Steven GoldName: John Goodman
Character: John KrytsickName: Mark Rydell
Character: RomeoName: Kim Greist
Character: Madeline UrieName: Paul Mazursky
Character: ArnoldName: Damon Wayans
Character: PercyName: Taylor Negron
Character: Albert EmperatoName: Pam Matteson
Character: Utica BlakeName: George McGrath
Character: Brian, the Singing NunName: Barry Neikrug
Character: KrugName: Ángel Salazar
Character: RicoName: Joycee Katz
Character: JoyceeName: Mac Robbins
Character: Billy LaneName: Max Alexander
Character: Mister BallName: Paul Kozlowski
Character: Jerry PetroviakName: Barry Sobel
Character: Robyn GreenName: Marty Pollio
Character: Juggling ComicName: Katie Rich
Character: EveName: Charles David Richards
Character: Maitre D'Name: Casey Sander
Character: Ernie the BartenderName: Michael Pollock
Character: Piano PlayerName: Wanda Balay
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Tiffany Terry
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Christiane Eden
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Renna Bogdanowicz
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Susan Michael
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Kimberly L. Ryusaki
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Consuela Nance
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Barbara Collier
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Darunee Doa Hale
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Andrea Adams
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Marcy Del Campos
Character: Waitress of the Gas StationName: Candace Cameron Bure
Character: Carrie KrytsickName: Laura Jacoby
Character: Jenny KrytsickName: Bianca Rose
Character: Heidi KrytsickName: Ron Ulstad
Character: Madeline's BossName: Howard Weller
Character: Crew-Cut Talent ScoutName: Richard Parker
Character: Talent Scout with GlassesName: George Wallace
Character: Man with Arm in CastName: Andrew Parker
Character: Boy on GurneyName: Randy Fechter
Character: Young DoctorName: Angela Bennett
Character: NurseName: Bob Zmuda
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Mark Eric Charbonneau
Character: Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)Name: John Kirby
Character: Marketing ManName: George Wallace
Character: Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)Name: Sam H. Ginsburg
Character: Sam, The Laughing PatientName: Cameron Thor
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: James C. Lewis
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: George Novogroder
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Suzanne Rains
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Susan Avants
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Scott Williams
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Carin Badger
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Sharon Stein
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Eva Dunlap
Character: Audience Participants and HecklersName: Robina Suwol
Character: BuffyName: Robert Britton
Character: MurrayName: Mark Goldstein
Character: MarkName: Melissa Tufeld
Character: Mark's WifeName: Dottie Archibald
Character: Mrs. BallName: Susie Essman
Character: Lilah's HairdresserName: Joey Vega
Character: Waiter in Coffee ShopName: Ben Hartigan
Character: Older ClergymanName: Jimmy Brogan
Character: Younger ClergymanName: Crane Jackson
Character: Second Faculty ExaminerName: Rich Ramirez
Character: Taxi DriverName: Mike Starr
Character: Man with Bullhorn
Crew Members:
Name: Jackie Burch
Department: Production
Job/Role: CastingName: Jackson De Govia
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production DesignName: John R. Jensen
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: David Seltzer
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: David Seltzer
Department: Writing
Job/Role: WriterName: Bruce Green
Department: Editing
Job/Role: EditorName: Daniel Melnick
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Reynaldo Villalobos
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of PhotographyName: Peg Cummings
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DecorationName: Jim Van Wyck
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Lee Harman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Charles Gross
Department: Sound
Job/Role: MusicName: Michael I. Rachmil
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Kaye Pownall
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: HairstylistName: Jerry A. Baerwitz
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Janice Yarbrough
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer
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