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Movie Description
Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a New Jersey housewife and mother of three who has been told all her life that she is funny. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is a failed medical student whose natural comedic talent has allowed him to steal the spotlight at New York comedy club the Gas Station, thus keeping him from focusing on the other failures in his life. Lilah decides to follow her dreams and try her luck on the Gas Station stage, but her act falls flat. When she strikes up a friendship with bitter Steven, he helps her sharpen her comedy while she attempts to help him pull his chaotic life together. This unique comedy/drama features a strong supporting cast including John Goodman, Damon Wayans, and Paul Mazursky.
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at the serious world of stand-up comedy. The film focuses on two aspiring comedians: Steven Gold and Lilah Krytsick. The irresponsible Steven, a former med student, takes all his self-loathing and cynicism and channels them into his routines. Housewife Lilah, by contrast, can't seem to fulfill her dreams of making people laugh. When Steven takes the novice under his wing, her comedic timing slowly begins to develop -- as does a romance between the two...
Film Notes
Additional cast (stand-up comics): Pam Matteson, Barry Neikrug, Angel Salazar, Joycee Katz, Mac Robbins, Max Alexander, Paul Kozlowski, Marty Pollio.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen
Full Screen
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Industry Reviews
"...Hanks stands and delivers with a poignant and insightful turn..."
Premiere - p.120 - Jamie Bryan (11/01/1994)
"...Bold, sneaky, brilliant..."
Los Angeles Times - p.C1 - Sheila Benson (09/30/1988)
"Hanks is a standout again..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (03/24/1989)
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