Movie·1988·2h 3m
Punchline
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
Cinematography
Reynaldo Villalobos
Music
Charles Gross
Editor
Bruce Green
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
151 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
Steven Gold
John Goodman
John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
Romeo
Kim Greist
Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
Arnold
Damon Wayans
Percy
Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
Pam Matteson
Utica Blake
George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
Barry Neikrug
Krug
Ángel Salazar
Rico
Joycee Katz
Joycee
Mac Robbins
Billy Lane
Max Alexander
Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski
Jerry Petroviak
Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
Marty Pollio
Juggling Comic
// crew
Crew
David Seltzer
Director, Writer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Bruce Green
Editor
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
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