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Punchline (1988)
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Steven Gold is a stand-up comedian who is flat broke and has recently dropped out of medical school... See full summary » Director:David SeltzerWriter:David Seltzer |
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Rico
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Billy Lane
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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! Written by Mattias Pettersson <seaman@sbbs.se>
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EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
La última carcajada See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 16, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USABox Office
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$21,032,267 (USA)Company Credits
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[audience bursts into laughter]
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David Seltzer first wrote the script in 1979 based on his experiences frequenting comedy clubs. Howard Zieff was attached to direct. When Zieff dropped out, the project was forgotten. In 1986, Daniel Melnick found the screenplay in a Columbia Pictures vault and wanted to revive the project. It was originally intended to be a small budget film with no stars but the studio sent the script to Sally Field. When she agreed to star in and produce the film, the budget was raised and Tom Hanks was cast. See more »Quotes
Lilah Krytsick: Hello, my name is Lilah Krytsick, and on our wedding night, my husband gave me something very long and hard... a new name.[audience bursts into laughter]
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