Punchline

– Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Ste..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 8 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Punchline
Punchline (1988)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Punchline (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 Oct 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Punchline

Punchline
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Plot:

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!

Awards:

1 win.

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Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
56%

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