The Dark Backward · 1991

The Dark Backward

«It's the world inside out.»

Adam Rifkin · 101 min · United States of America

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.

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Budget

US$2,000,000

Worldwide revenue

US$28,654

Locations

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Filming

Los Ángeles California

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Cast

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  Judd Nelson

  Marty Malt

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  Bill Paxton

  Gus

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  Wayne Newton

  Jackie Chrome

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  Lara Flynn Boyle

  Rosarita

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  James Caan

  Dr. Scurvy

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  Rob Lowe

  Dirk Delta

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  Claudia Christian

  Kitty

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  Billy Bob Thornton

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