The Back Row
Synopsis
A veritable travelogue of pre-Disneyfication Times Square, The Back Row is an explicit takeoff on Midnight Cowboy, following the adventures of a naïve young cowboy, fresh off the bus from Montana, as he takes a walk on the wild side in sleazy New York City.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Douglas
- Original Score
- William R. Cox
- Original Title
- The Back Row
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $17K
- Production Studios
- Scorpio V, Hand In Hand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Douglas
William R. Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Douglas
Director
William R. Cox
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Back Row
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Back Row about?
A veritable travelogue of pre-Disneyfication Times Square, The Back Row is an explicit takeoff on Midnight Cowboy, following the adventures of a naïve young cowboy, fresh off the bus from Montana, as he takes a walk on the wild side in sleazy New York City.
Who directed The Back Row?
The Back Row was directed by Jerry Douglas.
Who stars in The Back Row?
The principal cast of The Back Row includes Casey Donovan, George Payne, Robin Anderson, David Knox, Warren Carlton.
When was The Back Row released and how long is it?
The Back Row was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Back Row?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Back Row was composed by William R. Cox.