Punchline Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

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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Comedy
Drama
Release Date

Oct 07, 1988

Duration: 2h 3 min

Popularity: 0.8692
139 votes
Directed by

David Seltzer

Casting: Jackie Burch

Productions

Columbia Pictures (US)

Budget 15.0 M

21.0 M

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Crew & Team

David Seltzer

Writer

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