The Dark Backward
"It's the world inside out."
Originally released in 1991. The Dark Backward is a comedy film. directed by Adam Rifkin.
Starring Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, and Wayne Newton
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (39 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$28.7K
0.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $28,654
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 "comedia...
Who directed The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward was directed by Adam Rifkin.
How long is The Dark Backward?
The Dark Backward has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Dark Backward released?
The Dark Backward was released on July 26, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dark Backward?
The main cast of The Dark Backward includes Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, Wayne Newton, Lara Flynn Boyle, James Caan.