Backdrop

Punchline

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.

1988 |2h 3m |  Comedy, Drama

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Cast

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Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

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Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

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John Goodman

John Krytsick

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Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

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Paul Mazursky

Arnold

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Damon Wayans

Percy

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Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

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Ángel Salazar

Rico

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Barry Sobel

Robyn Green

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Katie Rich

Eve

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Charles David Richards

Maitre D'

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Casey Sander

Ernie the Bartender

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Kimberly L. Ryusaki

Waitress of the Gas Station

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Candace Cameron Bure

Carrie Krytsick

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George Wallace

Man with Arm in Cast

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Bob Zmuda

Audience Participants and Hecklers

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George D. Wallace

Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)

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Cameron Thor

Audience Participants and Hecklers

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Robina Suwol

Buffy

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Susie Essman

Lilah's Hairdresser

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Jimmy Brogan

Younger Clergyman

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Mike Starr

Man with Bullhorn

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$21,032,267.00