Punchline (1988)
Punchline is a 1988 American film written and directed by David Seltzer and stars Tom Hanks as a very talented young comic who helps a housewife, played by Sally Field who wants to break into stand-up comedy.
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Director: David Seltzer
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Release date: October 7, 1988
Running time: 128 minutes
Budget: $15,000,000
Gross: $21,042,667
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