The Dark Backward(1991)
It's the world inside out.
The Dark Backward Synopsis
A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the friend uses this twist to get him signed up with a sleazy talent agent, and it begins to look like his career is on the move, even though his girlfriend has left him.
The Dark Backward (1991) is a comedy film directed by Adam Rifkin, released on July 26, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, Wayne Newton and Lara Flynn Boyle. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Adam Rifkin
- Writers:
- Adam Rifkin
- Producers:
- Brad Wyman, Cassian Elwes
- Cinematographer:
- Joey Forsyte
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $28,654
- Status:
- Released
The Dark Backward (1991) Trailer
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The Dark Backward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judd Nelson
as Marty Malt
Bill Paxton
as Gus
Wayne Newton
as Jackie Chrome
Lara Flynn Boyle
as Rosarita
James Caan
as Dr. Scurvy
Rob Lowe
as Dirk Delta
Claudia Christian
as Kitty
Billy Bob Thornton
as Patron at Sloppy's
- King Moody
King Moody
as Twinkee Doodle
Danny Dayton
as Syd
- Carrie Lynn
Carrie Lynn
as Nicolette
Anna Berger
as Mrs. Malt
Key crew
Directed by Adam Rifkin, written by Adam Rifkin, produced by Brad Wyman and Cassian Elwes.
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The Dark Backward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Dark Backward – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dark Backward online?
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Who stars in The Dark Backward?
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The main cast of The Dark Backward (1991) includes Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, Wayne Newton, Lara Flynn Boyle and James Caan. The film was directed by Adam Rifkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dark Backward released?
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The Dark Backward was released on July 26, 1991 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Dark Backward worth watching?
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The Dark Backward (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dark Backward?
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Yes. The official The Dark Backward trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.