The Dark Backward

1991 | 101 minutes | 5.4 ★ (33)

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.

  • Release Date

    26 July 1991

  • DirectingAdam Rifkin
  • Budget

    $2,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $28,654.00

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