| Runtime : | 01h37 |
| Genres : | Comedy, Drama |
| Release : | October 07, 1988 |
| Studio : | Columbia Pictures |
| Domestic revenue : | $21,042,667 |
| Director : |
David Seltzer |
| Writer : |
David Seltzer |
| Shooting place : | The United States |
| Tom Hanks | Steven Gold |
| Sally Field | Lilah Krytsick |
| John Goodman | John Krytsick |
| Mark Rydell | Romeo |
| Kim Greist | Madeline Urie |
| Paul Mazursky | Arnold |
| Pam Matteson | Utica Blake |
| George McGrath | Singing Nun |
| Taylor Negron | Albert Emperato |
| Barry Neikrug | Krug |
| Ángel Salazar | Rico |
| Damon Wayans | Percy |
| Joycee Katz | Joycee |
| Mac Robbins | Billy Lane |
| Max Alexander | Mister Ball |
Steven Gold is a stand-up comedian who is flat broke and has recently dropped out of medical school. He and several others work regularly at the Gas Station, a New York comedy club. The wages are lousy and everybody hopes for the big break. Lilah Krytsick is housewife with an ambition to be a stand-up comedian, however she doesnt seem to have the talent. Steven takes her under his wings and teaches her the art of comedy and humour. But when a TV station arranges a comedy evening at the club, Steve sees his opportunity for fame and stardom. Their friendship seems quickly forgotten and now it's every man and woman for him or herself!
