Back to Square One
Originally released in 1994. Back to Square One is a comedy film. directed by Reinhard Münster.
Starring Katharina Thalbach, Udo Samel, and Harald Juhnke
Synopsis
Movie-making cliches are parodied in this German comedy which features to warring actresses, meddling producers, indulgent directors, and an ignored writer. Not only must they contend with each other, they must also deal with the bankers who have the power to shut them down at any moment. The story begins at the premier of director Viktor Rote's newest film "The Tin Cat," which stars his popular wife Riki Rote. The film's writer and Viktor's brother Richard is miffed when he is not allowed into the screening. Viktor's ambitious mistress and aspiring star the Nina is also not invited in. The film is a hit so Rote is allowed to begin his new film by producer George Kuballa. George is also head of the studio. His rich and frequently rejected wife is Lore, a major financial studio backer who prefers spending her time consorting with her handsome young chauffeur.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Metropolis Filmproduction
- Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to Square One about?
Movie-making cliches are parodied in this German comedy which features to warring actresses, meddling producers, indulgent directors, and an ignored writer. Not only must they contend with each oth...
Who directed Back to Square One?
Back to Square One was directed by Reinhard Münster.
How long is Back to Square One?
Back to Square One has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Back to Square One released?
Back to Square One was released on May 26, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back to Square One?
The main cast of Back to Square One includes Katharina Thalbach, Udo Samel, Harald Juhnke, Christiane Hörbiger, Theresa Hübchen.