Punchline
- Original title
- Punchline
- Year
- 1988
- Running time
- 128 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Tom Hanks
- Sally Field
- John Goodman
- Mark Rydell
- Paul Mazursky
- Kim Greist
- Pam Matteson
- Taylor Negron
- George Michael McGrath
- Barry Neikrug
- Ángel Salazar
- Damon Wayans
- Joycee Katz
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Comedy | Stand-Up
- 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!
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1988: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actor (Tom Hanks)
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