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Setup, Punch (2013)

There is always a reason to laugh

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 19M

Director : David Schlussel

Synopsis

Showing that there is always a reason to laugh, stand-up comic Reuben Stein does the most daring set of his life. The consequences will change his life forever and allow him to discover the true nature of performance.

Actors

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Reuben Stein
Alia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat
Dottie Kaufman

Crews

David Schlussel
David Schlussel
Director

Trailers and other movies

Setup Punch: Trailer

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