Punchline

Year: 1988

Runtime: 128 min

Language: English

Director: David Seltzer

DramaComedyRomance

Two struggling assassins find themselves in a darkly comedic rivalry, attempting to one-up each other while pursuing their target, Michel. Their twisted quest involves a competition to deliver the perfect, cutting one-liner before taking down their mark. As they navigate their complicated personal relationships and grapple with moral ambiguities, the story explores themes of love, laughter, and the lethal nature of their profession, all with a uniquely offbeat sense of humor.

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