Punchline
(1988) Dying is easy. Comedy is hard. | Released
Ratings
5.4
5.8
56%
Financials
Revenue: $21,032,267
Budget: $15,000,000
Profit: + $6,032,267
Movie Details
Tag Line: Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 5
Release Date: Oct 7, 1988
Rating: R
Run Time: 2h 03m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Casting |
Jackie Burch
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| Producer |
Daniel Melnick
Michael I. Rachmil
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| Associate Producer |
Jim Van Wyck
Jerry A. Baerwitz
Janice Yarbrough
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| Art | Production Design |
Jackson De Govia
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| Art Direction |
John R. Jensen
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| Set Decoration |
Peg Cummings
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| Directing | Director |
David Seltzer
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| Writing | Writer |
David Seltzer
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| Editing | Editor |
Bruce Green
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Reynaldo Villalobos
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| Costume & Make-Up | Makeup Artist |
Lee Harman
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| Hairstylist |
Kaye Pownall
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| Sound | Music |
Charles Gross
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| Department | Role | Name |