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Back to the Future (1985)

PG  116 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi   -  3 July 1985 (USA)
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In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake.

Director:

Robert Zemeckis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Fox ...
Christopher Lloyd ...
Lea Thompson ...
Crispin Glover ...
Thomas F. Wilson ...
Claudia Wells ...
Marc McClure ...
Wendie Jo Sperber ...
George DiCenzo George DiCenzo ...
Frances Lee McCain ...
James Tolkan ...
J.J. Cohen ...
Skinhead (as Jeffrey Jay Cohen)
Casey Siemaszko ...
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Storyline

Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean "time machine" invented by slightly mad scientist. During his often hysterical, always amazing trip back in time, Marty must make certain his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love - so he can get back to the future. Written by Robert Lynch <docrlynch@yahoo.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Time Machine | Mad Scientist | Lightning | Small Town | High School  | See more »

Taglines:

He was never in time for his classes... He wasn't in time for his dinner... Then one day... he wasn't in his time at all. See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Volver al futuro See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$19,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,332,134 (USA) (7 July 1985) (1550 Screens)

Gross:

$350,600,000 (Worldwide) (1986)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints) (as Dolby Stereo)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Was the top grossing release of 1985. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In 1955, Doc tries to read Marty's thoughts with a huge device on his head. After Marty says he's from the future, Doc starts saying "Do you know what this means? It means that this damn thing doesn't work at all". During his sentence, he tried to untie his strap under his chin and it's obvious he's struggling. He doesn't finish untying it, but in the next shot the device is in mid-air. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
1985 radio announcer: October is inventory time, so right now, Statler Toyota is making the best deals of the year on all 1985 model Toyotas. You won't find a better car at a better price with better service anywhere in Hill Valley...
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Crazy Credits

For the video release, "To Be Continued" was added before the closing credits. This title has disappeared from the DVD release. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Christmas Ape (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"HEAVEN IS ONE STEP AWAY"
(1985)
Written by Eric Clapton (uncredited)
Performed by Eric Clapton
Produced by Phil Collins
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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