The Dark Backward (1991)

It's the world inside out.

The Dark Backward (1991) poster

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.

Director: Adam Rifkin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc David Decker
Cinematography: Joey Forsyte
Editing: Peter Schink
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $28,654
Original Language: en

Keywords

garbageman , mutation, accordion, talent agent, stand-up comedian, anti-humor

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dark Backward about?
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.
Who directed The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward was directed by Adam Rifkin.
Who stars in The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward stars Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, Wayne Newton, Lara Flynn Boyle, James Caan, Rob Lowe.
How long is The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Dark Backward gross?
The Dark Backward grossed $28,654 worldwide.
Where was The Dark Backward produced?
The Dark Backward was produced in United States of America.