Punchline
Movie
1988
R
2 HOURS 3 MINS
Comedy drama
A medical student and a housewife form an unlikely friendship through their shared passion for stand-up comedy while competing for a spot at a popular comedy club.
Cast & Crew
Sally Field Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks Steven Gold
John Goodman John Krytsick
Mark Rydell Romeo
Kim Greist Madeline Urie
Pam Matteson Utica Blake
Taylor Negron Albert Emperato
Barry Neikrug Krug
Mac Robbins Billy Lane
Max Alexander Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski Jerry Petroviak
Barry Sobel Robyn Green
David Seltzer Director
Daniel Melnick Producer
Michael I. Rachmil Producer
Charles Gross Original Music
Reynaldo Villalobos Cinematography
Bruce Green Film Editing
Jackie Burch Casting
Jackson De Govia Production Design
John R. Jensen Art Direction
John Jay Moore Art Direction
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