Parasite
2019 · Comedy · Thriller
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Film / 1988
Punchline
Directed by
David Seltzer
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.
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.
Cast
Sally FieldLilah Krytsick
Tom HanksSteven Gold
John GoodmanJohn Krytsick
Mark RydellRomeo
Kim GreistMadeline Urie
Paul MazurskyArnold
Damon WayansPercy
Taylor NegronAlbert Emperato
Pam MattesonUtica Blake
George McGrathBrian, the Singing Nun
Barry NeikrugKrug
Ángel SalazarRico
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Joycee KatzJoycee
Mac RobbinsBilly Lane
Max AlexanderMister Ball
Paul KozlowskiJerry Petroviak
Barry SobelRobyn Green
Marty PollioJuggling Comic
Katie RichEve
Charles David RichardsMaitre D'
Casey SanderErnie the Bartender
Michael PollockPiano Player
Wanda BalayWaitress of the Gas Station
Tiffany TerryWaitress of the Gas Station
Christiane EdenWaitress of the Gas Station
Renna BogdanowiczWaitress of the Gas Station
Susan MichaelWaitress of the Gas Station
Kimberly L. RyusakiWaitress of the Gas Station
Consuela NanceWaitress of the Gas Station
Barbara CollierWaitress of the Gas Station
Darunee Doa HaleWaitress of the Gas Station
Andrea AdamsWaitress of the Gas Station
Marcy Del CamposWaitress of the Gas Station
Candace Cameron BureCarrie Krytsick
Laura JacobyJenny Krytsick
Bianca RoseHeidi Krytsick
Ron UlstadMadeline's Boss
Howard WellerCrew-Cut Talent Scout
Richard ParkerTalent Scout with Glasses
George WallaceMan with Arm in Cast
Andrew ParkerBoy on Gurney
Randy FechterYoung Doctor
Angela BennettNurse
Bob ZmudaAudience Participants and Hecklers
Mark Eric CharbonneauAudience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)
John KirbyMarketing Man
George D. WallaceDoctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)
Sam H. GinsburgSam, The Laughing Patient
Cameron ThorAudience Participants and Hecklers
James C. LewisAudience Participants and Hecklers
George NovogroderAudience Participants and Hecklers
Suzanne RainsAudience Participants and Hecklers
Susan AvantsAudience Participants and Hecklers
Scott WilliamsAudience Participants and Hecklers
Carin BadgerAudience Participants and Hecklers
Sharon SteinAudience Participants and Hecklers
Eva DunlapAudience Participants and Hecklers
Robina SuwolBuffy
Robert BrittonMurray
Mark GoldsteinMark
Melissa TufeldMark's Wife
Dottie ArchibaldMrs. Ball
Susie EssmanLilah's Hairdresser
Joey VegaWaiter in Coffee Shop
Ben HartiganOlder Clergyman
Jimmy BroganYounger Clergyman
Crane JacksonSecond Faculty Examiner
Rich RamirezTaxi Driver
Mike StarrMan with Bullhorn
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