

MovieComedyDrama
Punchline
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
5.5(161)19882h 3m
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.
- Director
- David Seltzer
- Writers
- David Seltzer
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Cast

Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Romeo

Kim Greist
Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Arnold

Damon Wayans
Percy

Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
Pam Matteson
Utica Blake

George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
Barry Neikrug
Krug

Ángel Salazar
Rico
Joycee Katz
Joycee
Mac Robbins
Billy Lane

Max Alexander
Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski
Jerry Petroviak

Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
Marty Pollio
Juggling Comic

Katie Rich
Eve

Charles David Richards
Maitre D'

Casey Sander
Ernie the Bartender
Michael Pollock
Piano Player
Wanda Balay
Waitress of the Gas Station
Tiffany Terry
Waitress of the Gas Station
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Crew
Directing
- David SeltzerDirector
Writing
- David SeltzerWriter
Production
- Jerry A. BaerwitzAssociate Producer
- Daniel MelnickProducer
- Michael I. RachmilProducer
- Jim Van WyckAssociate Producer
- Janice YarbroughAssociate Producer
- Jackie BurchCasting
Camera
- Reynaldo VillalobosDirector of Photography
Editing
- Bruce GreenEditor
Sound
- Charles GrossOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Jackson De GoviaProduction Design
- John R. JensenArt Direction
- Peg CummingsSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Lee HarmanMakeup Artist
- Kaye PownallHairstylist
Crew
- Linda KleinMedical Consultant