Back to Square One (1994)
Movie-making cliches are parodied in this German comedy which features to warring actresses, meddling producers, indulgent directors, and an ignored writer. Not only must they contend with each other, they must also deal with the bankers who have the power to shut them down at any moment. The story begins at the premier of director Viktor Rote's newest film "The Tin Cat," which stars his popular wife Riki Rote. The film's writer and Viktor's brother Richard is miffed when he is not allowed into the screening. Viktor's ambitious mistress and aspiring star the Nina is also not invited in. The film is a hit so Rote is allowed to begin his new film by producer George Kuballa. George is also head of the studio. His rich and frequently rejected wife is Lore, a major financial studio backer who prefers spending her time consorting with her handsome young chauffeur.
Cast
- Katharina Thalbach - Riki Rote
- Udo Samel - Victor Rote
- Harald Juhnke - Georg Kuballa
- Christiane Hörbiger - Lore Kuballa
- Theresa Hübchen - Nina
- Detlev Buck - Chauffeur
- Florian Martens - Richard
- Marie Gruber - Kinoangestellte
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Back to Square One about?
- Movie-making cliches are parodied in this German comedy which features to warring actresses, meddling producers, indulgent directors, and an ignored writer. Not only must they contend with each other, they must also deal with the bankers who have the power to shut them down at any moment. The story begins at the premier of director Viktor Rote's newest film "The Tin Cat," which stars his popular wife Riki Rote. The film's writer and Viktor's brother Richard is miffed when he is not allowed into the screening. Viktor's ambitious mistress and aspiring star the Nina is also not invited in. The film is a hit so Rote is allowed to begin his new film by producer George Kuballa. George is also head of the studio. His rich and frequently rejected wife is Lore, a major financial studio backer who prefers spending her time consorting with her handsome young chauffeur.
- Who directed Back to Square One?
- Back to Square One was directed by Reinhard Münster.
- Who stars in Back to Square One?
- Back to Square One stars Katharina Thalbach, Udo Samel, Harald Juhnke, Christiane Hörbiger, Theresa Hübchen, Detlev Buck.
- How long is Back to Square One?
- Back to Square One has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Back to Square One?
- Back to Square One is a Comedy film.
- Where was Back to Square One produced?
- Back to Square One was produced in Germany.