Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Judd Nelson | ... | Marty Malt | |
Bill Paxton | ... | Gus | |
Wayne Newton | ... | Jackie Chrome | |
Lara Flynn Boyle | ... | Rosarita | |
James Caan | ... | Doctor Scurvy | |
Rob Lowe | ... | Dirk Delta | |
King Moody | ... | Twinkee Doodle | |
Claudia Christian | ... | Kitty | |
Danny Dayton | ... | Syd | |
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Carrie Lynn | ... | Nicolette |
Anna Berger | ... | Mrs. Malt | |
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Lydell M. Cheshier | ... | Dexter |
Tom Hodges | ... | Marjorie Zipp | |
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Theodocia Goodrich | ... | Mrs. Bielfuss |
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Laurianne Jameson | ... | Shirley |
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. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
Part fable, part nightmare, part black comedy, part cult film, and a whole lot of fun, is how I would describe "The Dark Backward". Way up there on the "strange scale", Wayne Newton, Bill Paxton, Judd Nelson and the rest of a perfect cast project their enthusiasm in every scene. Obviously aimed squarely at the "midnight movie" crowd, it hits a bullseye with the target audience. Mainstream comedy "Wedding Crashers" viewers are warned to avoid at all costs. Highly recommended to admirers of filmmakers who would dare to be different, take risks, and produce a movie looking for a specific audience. Give "The Dark Backward" three thumbs up, one from each arm. - MERK