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Release Date:
October 7, 1988
Original Title:
Punchline
Alternate Titles:
Rap i replikken
Genres:
Comedy | Drama
Production Companies:
Columbia Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
CZ: 18+ DE: 12 GB: 15 US: R
Runtime: 123
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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Art Direction:
John R. Jensen
Associate Producer:
Jerry A. Baerwitz
Janice Yarbrough
Jim Van Wyck
Casting:
Jackie Burch
Director:
David Seltzer
Director of Photography:
Reynaldo Villalobos
Editor:
Bruce Green
Hairstylist:
Kaye Pownall
Makeup Artist:
Lee Harman
Original Music Composer:
Charles Gross
Producer:
Daniel Melnick
Michael I. Rachmil
Production Design:
Jackson De Govia
Set Decoration:
Peg Cummings
Writer:
David Seltzer
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