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  1. Punchline is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by David Seltzer and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Its story follows a talented young comic as he helps a housewife who wants to break into stand-up comedy. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Mark Rydell .

  2. Oct 7, 1988 · Punchline: Directed by David Seltzer. With Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell. A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • David Seltzer
    • 1988-10-07
  3. Sally Field and Tom Hanks play aspiring stand-up comics in this movie that Ebert criticizes for taking stand-up too seriously. He argues that the film lacks humor, insight and realism, and that stand-up comedy is a masochistic spectator sport.

  4. Feb 22, 2014 · Official video content provided by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment or one of it's authorized agents.More clips, photos, and news: http://bit.ly/1mkqarlFollo...

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  5. PUNCHLINE, the first major release to hit on this subculture of comedy clubs and struggling comedians, is both funny and sad. Sally Field, Tom Hanks and John...

  6. PUNCHLINE is a movie about a housewife and a comedian who try to make it big in the New York comedy scene. The movie explores the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in comedy, as well as the personal relationships and conflicts of the main characters.

  7. Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of...

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    • Comedy, Drama
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