Punchline
A comical yet serious look at the world of the comedian which illustrates graphically that, more often than not, the sense of humour is a front behind which an insecure person hides. Moving performances by Tom Hanks and Sally Field.
Year: 1988
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Director: David Seltzer
Starring: Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell
Duration: 118 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains coarse language.
5.8/10
Location in store: Comedy
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