Name: Back to Square One
Director: Reinhard Münster
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1994-05-26
Rating: 6
Cast: Katharina Thalbach, Udo Samel, Harald Juhnke, Christiane Hörbiger, Theresa Hübchen

Question 1

What is Back to Square One about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who appears in Back to Square One?

Accepted Answer

Katharina Thalbach, Udo Samel, Harald Juhnke, Christiane Hörbiger, Theresa Hübchen appear in Back to Square One.

Question 3

What genre is Back to Square One?

Accepted Answer

Back to Square One is listed under Comedy.

Question 4

How long is Back to Square One?

Accepted Answer

Back to Square One has a runtime of 90 minutes.

Question 5

What year was Back to Square One released?

Accepted Answer

Back to Square One was released in 1994.