Punchline (Punch Line) (1988)

5.5	Rating (53 ratings)
5.9	IMDB rating

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Directed by

David Seltzer

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Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Romeo

Kim Greist
Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Arnold

George Mcgrath
Singing Nun

Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato

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An average movie

11 years, 7 months ago at Aug 24 7:54

johanlefourbe

Before becoming a ‘serious’ actor and winning two Academy awards back-to-back, Tom Hanks used to make some pretty goofy comedies and he was pretty successful at it. Basically, this movie was one of those daft comedies and, honestly, I thought it could have been quite awesome. Indeed, in my opinion, it really had some potential, the subject was quite fascinating. There were also some really i... read more

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Description: 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 hers ... (more)

Release date: 7 October 1988
UPC: 043396077492

Tags: Comedy (5), Drama (3), Romance (3), 1988 (3), 1980s (2), New York (1), New York City (1), Spiritual Cinema (1), Sort (1), SnP (1)

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