Punchline

1988 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Comedy Stand Up Comedy

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!

Direction David Seltzer

Cast Tom Hanks · Sally Field · John Goodman · Mark Rydell · Paul Mazursky · Kim Greist · Pam Matteson · Taylor Negron · George Michael McGrath · Barry Neikrug · Ángel Salazar · Damon Wayans · Joycee Katz · Max Alexander · Paul Kozlowski · Barry Sobel · Katie Rich · Casey Sander · Kimberly L. Ryusaki · Andrea Adams · Candace Cameron Bure · Laura Jacoby · Bianca Rose · Ron Ulstad · Angela Bennett · Cameron Thor · James C. Lewis · Bob Zmuda · John Kirby · Robina Suwol · Susie Essman · Ben Hartigan · Jimmy Brogan · George Wallace · Mike Starr