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A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion... more | add synopsisAwards:
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perhaps the dirtiest film ever? moreCast
(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 |
| Carrie Lynn | ... | Nicolette |
| Anna Berger | ... | Mrs. Malt |
| Lydell M. Cheshier | ... | Dexter |
| Tom Hodges | ... | Marjorie Zipp |
| Theodocia Goodrich | ... | Mrs. Bielfuss |
| Laurianne Jameson | ... | Shirley |
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Gus: I will laugh SO hard, my stomach will burst open and spray bile all over the stage! moreMovie Connections:
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I don't know whether I've ever encountered another film with quite as much on screen filth as this one... not filth in the pornographic sense, but in the sense that there is a layer of dirt covering just about everything all through the film. I remember looking at the case and seeing the claim that it compared to Brazil, Pink Flamingos and Eraserhead. At the time I thought it would be worth the money just to be able to tear it to shreds after watching it... but it turned out to be a very endearing film that paints a sinister picture of opportunism. Of course, The Dark Backward isn't going to appeal to just anyone, but anyone who finds humour in scenes of perversion and obvious discomfort will recognise this one as a gem.