The Dark Backward - 1991

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.

101min
1991
R
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

Judd Nelson profile pictureJudd NelsonMarty Malt
Wayne Newton profile pictureWayne NewtonJackie Chrome
James Caan profile pictureJames CaanDr. Scurvy
Rob Lowe profile pictureRob LoweDirk Delta
Billy Bob Thornton profile pictureBilly Bob ThorntonPatron at Sloppy's
King Moody profile pictureKing MoodyTwinkee Doodle
Anna Berger profile pictureAnna BergerMrs. Malt
Tom Hodges profile pictureTom HodgesMarjorie Zipp
Adam Rifkin profile pictureAdam RifkinRufus Bing
Tony Cox profile pictureTony CoxHuman Xylophone
Tonya Reneé Banks profile pictureTonya Reneé BanksHuman Xylophone (as Tanya Banks)

About The Dark Backward

The Dark Backward Overview

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.

Age Rating: R
Runtime: 101min

Extra details

Original Title: The Dark Backward
Original Language: English
Budget: $2,000,000.00
Revenue: $28,654.00
Directed By: Adam Rifkin