Punchline (1988)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $21,032,000 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $33,922 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $46,665 | |
| Total | $80,587 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $57,876,369 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | About a Stand Up Comedian, Big Break, Dysfunctional Family, Father’s Footsteps, Medical Students |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fogwood, Indieprod Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $5,206,592 | 753 | $6,914 | $5,446,307 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $3,542,663 | -32% | 904 | $3,919 | $9,871,999 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $2,394,385 | -32% | 916 | $2,614 | $13,265,493 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $1,530,065 | -36% | 917 | $1,669 | $15,565,674 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 8 | $1,406,972 | -8% | 912 | $1,543 | $17,530,990 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $6,089,621 | 753 | $8,087 | $6,329,336 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $4,541,772 | -25% | 904 | $5,024 | $10,871,108 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $3,164,501 | -30% | 916 | $3,455 | $14,035,609 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $2,088,409 | -34% | 917 | $2,277 | $16,124,018 | 5 |
Leading
| Sally Field | Lilah Krytsick | |
| Tom Hanks | Steven Gold |
Supporting
| John Goodman | John Krytsick | |
| Mark Rydell | Romeo | |
| Kim Greist | Madeline Urie | |
| Paul Mazursky | Arnold | |
| Pam Matteson | Utica Blake | |
| George Michael McGrath | Singing Nun | |
| Taylor Negron | Albert Emperato | |
| Barry Neikrug | Krug | |
| Angel Salazar | Rico | |
| Damon Wayans | Percy |
Cameo
| Joycee Katz | Joycee |
Supporting
| Mac Robbins | Billy Lane | |
| Max Alexander | Mister Ball | |
| Paul Kozlowski | Jerry Petroviak | |
| Barry Sobel | Robyn Green | |
| Marty Pollio | Juggling Comic | |
| Katie Rich | Eve | |
| Charles David Richards | Maitre'd | |
| Casey Sander | Ernie the Bartender | |
| Michael Pollock | Piano Player | |
| Wanda Balay | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Tiffany Terry | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Christiane Eden | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Renna Bogdanowicz | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Susan Michael | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Kimberly Ryusaki | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Consuela Nance | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Barbara Collier | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Darunee Doa Hale | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Andrea Adams | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Marcy Del Campos | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Candace Cameron Bure | Carrie | |
| Laura Jacoby | Jenny | |
| Bianca Rose | Heidi | |
| Ron Ulstad | Madeline's Boss | |
| Howard Weller | Crew-cut Talent Scout | |
| Richard Parker | Talent Scout with Glasses | |
| George Wallace | Man with Arm in Cast | |
| Andrew Parker | Boy on Gurney | |
| Randy Fechter | Young Doctor | |
| Sam H. Ginsburg | Sam the Laughing Patient | |
| Angela Bennett | Nurse | |
| Cameron Thor | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| C. James Lewis | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| George Novogroder | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Suzanne Rains | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Susan Avants | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Scott Williams | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Carin Badger | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Sharon Lyn Borne | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Eva Dunlap | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Bob Zmuda | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Mark Helm | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| John Kirby | Marketing Man | |
| Robina Suwol | Buffy | |
| Robert Britton | Murray | |
| Mark Goldstein | Mark | |
| Melissa Tufeld | Mark's Wife | |
| Dottie Archibald | Mrs. Ball | |
| Susie Essman | Lilah's Hairdresser | |
| Joey Vega | Waiter in Coffee Shop | |
| Ben Hartigan | Older Clergyman | |
| Jimmy Brogan | Younger Clergyman | |
| George D. Wallace | Doctor Wishniak | |
| Crane Jackson | Second Faculty Examiner | |
| Rich Ramirez | Taxi Driver | |
| Mike Starr | Man with Bullhorn |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Seltzer | Director | |
| David Seltzer | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Melnick | Producer | |
| Michael Rachmil | Producer | |
| Jack DeGovia | Production Designer | |
| Bruce Green | Editor | |
| Michael Pollock | Composer | |
| Reynaldo Villalobos | Director of Photography | |
| Jerry Baerwitz | Associate Producer | |
| Janice Yarbrough | Associate Producer | |
| Jim Van Wyck | Associate Producer | |
| Jim Van Wyck | Assistant Director | |
| Jerry Baerwitz | Unit Production Manager | |
| John R Jensen | Art Director | |
| Peg Cummings | Set Decorator | |
| Dan Moore | Men's Costume Supervisor | |
| Aggie Lyon | Women's Costume Supervisor | |
| Gene S. Cantamessa | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert Knudson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Don Digirolamo | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Boyd | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Grieve | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patrick Drummond | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Frank Smathers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Rich Steven | Dialogue Editor | |
| Daniel Allan Carlin | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Lee Harman | Make up | |
| Kaye Pownall | Hairstylist | |
| Jackie Burch | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $57,876,369 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | About a Stand Up Comedian, Big Break, Dysfunctional Family, Father’s Footsteps, Medical Students |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Fogwood, Indieprod Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $5,206,592 | 753 | $6,914 | $5,446,307 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $3,542,663 | -32% | 904 | $3,919 | $9,871,999 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $2,394,385 | -32% | 916 | $2,614 | $13,265,493 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $1,530,065 | -36% | 917 | $1,669 | $15,565,674 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 8 | $1,406,972 | -8% | 912 | $1,543 | $17,530,990 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1988 | 2 | $6,089,621 | 753 | $8,087 | $6,329,336 | 2 | |
| Oct 14, 1988 | 3 | $4,541,772 | -25% | 904 | $5,024 | $10,871,108 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 1988 | 4 | $3,164,501 | -30% | 916 | $3,455 | $14,035,609 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 1988 | 5 | $2,088,409 | -34% | 917 | $2,277 | $16,124,018 | 5 |
Leading
| Sally Field | Lilah Krytsick | |
| Tom Hanks | Steven Gold |
Supporting
| John Goodman | John Krytsick | |
| Mark Rydell | Romeo | |
| Kim Greist | Madeline Urie | |
| Paul Mazursky | Arnold | |
| Pam Matteson | Utica Blake | |
| George Michael McGrath | Singing Nun | |
| Taylor Negron | Albert Emperato | |
| Barry Neikrug | Krug | |
| Angel Salazar | Rico | |
| Damon Wayans | Percy |
Cameo
| Joycee Katz | Joycee |
Supporting
| Mac Robbins | Billy Lane | |
| Max Alexander | Mister Ball | |
| Paul Kozlowski | Jerry Petroviak | |
| Barry Sobel | Robyn Green | |
| Marty Pollio | Juggling Comic | |
| Katie Rich | Eve | |
| Charles David Richards | Maitre'd | |
| Casey Sander | Ernie the Bartender | |
| Michael Pollock | Piano Player | |
| Wanda Balay | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Tiffany Terry | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Christiane Eden | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Renna Bogdanowicz | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Susan Michael | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Kimberly Ryusaki | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Consuela Nance | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Barbara Collier | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Darunee Doa Hale | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Andrea Adams | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Marcy Del Campos | Waitress of the Gas Station | |
| Candace Cameron Bure | Carrie | |
| Laura Jacoby | Jenny | |
| Bianca Rose | Heidi | |
| Ron Ulstad | Madeline's Boss | |
| Howard Weller | Crew-cut Talent Scout | |
| Richard Parker | Talent Scout with Glasses | |
| George Wallace | Man with Arm in Cast | |
| Andrew Parker | Boy on Gurney | |
| Randy Fechter | Young Doctor | |
| Sam H. Ginsburg | Sam the Laughing Patient | |
| Angela Bennett | Nurse | |
| Cameron Thor | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| C. James Lewis | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| George Novogroder | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Suzanne Rains | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Susan Avants | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Scott Williams | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Carin Badger | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Sharon Lyn Borne | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Eva Dunlap | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Bob Zmuda | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| Mark Helm | Audience Participant / Heckler | |
| John Kirby | Marketing Man | |
| Robina Suwol | Buffy | |
| Robert Britton | Murray | |
| Mark Goldstein | Mark | |
| Melissa Tufeld | Mark's Wife | |
| Dottie Archibald | Mrs. Ball | |
| Susie Essman | Lilah's Hairdresser | |
| Joey Vega | Waiter in Coffee Shop | |
| Ben Hartigan | Older Clergyman | |
| Jimmy Brogan | Younger Clergyman | |
| George D. Wallace | Doctor Wishniak | |
| Crane Jackson | Second Faculty Examiner | |
| Rich Ramirez | Taxi Driver | |
| Mike Starr | Man with Bullhorn |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Seltzer | Director | |
| David Seltzer | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Melnick | Producer | |
| Michael Rachmil | Producer | |
| Jack DeGovia | Production Designer | |
| Bruce Green | Editor | |
| Michael Pollock | Composer | |
| Reynaldo Villalobos | Director of Photography | |
| Jerry Baerwitz | Associate Producer | |
| Janice Yarbrough | Associate Producer | |
| Jim Van Wyck | Associate Producer | |
| Jim Van Wyck | Assistant Director | |
| Jerry Baerwitz | Unit Production Manager | |
| John R Jensen | Art Director | |
| Peg Cummings | Set Decorator | |
| Dan Moore | Men's Costume Supervisor | |
| Aggie Lyon | Women's Costume Supervisor | |
| Gene S. Cantamessa | Sound Mixer | |
| Robert Knudson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Don Digirolamo | Re-recording Mixer | |
| John Boyd | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Robert Grieve | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patrick Drummond | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Frank Smathers | Dialogue Editor | |
| Rich Steven | Dialogue Editor | |
| Daniel Allan Carlin | Supervising Music Editor | |
| Lee Harman | Make up | |
| Kaye Pownall | Hairstylist | |
| Jackie Burch | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.