Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III is a 1990 American science fiction comedy Western film. It is the third installment of the Back to the Future trilogy. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson and Lea Thompson. The film takes place immediately after the events of Back to the Future Part II. While stranded in 1955, Marty McFly discovers that his friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown was killed by Biff Tannen's great-grandfather Buford. Marty decides to travel to 1885 to rescue Doc and return to his own timeline. Filming took...
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quick facts
Release date:May 25, 1990
Directed by:Robert Zemeckis
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:118 Minutes
Producer:Neil Canton, Bob Gale
Editor:Arthur Schmidt, Harry Keramidas
Music by:Alan Silvestri
Cinematography:Dean Cundey
Screenplay by:Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Estimated budget:$40,000,000
Genre:Western, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction

Cast of Back to the Future Part III

Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Emmett Brown
Born:October 22, 1938
Age:73
Mary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen
Clara Clayton
Born:February 8, 1953
Age:59
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
Jennifer Parker
Born:October 6, 1963
Age:48
Harry Carey, Jr.
Harry Carey, Jr.
Born:May 16, 1921
Age:90
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Lorraine Baines McFly
Born:May 31, 1961
Age:50
Dub Taylor
Dub Taylor
Born:Feb. 26, 1907
Died:Oct. 3, 1994

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1991 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Joanna Johnston
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Film director of Back to the Future Part III

Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis
Born: May 14, 1951
Age: 60

Robert Lee Zemeckis is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Zemeckis first came to public attention in the 1980s as the director of the comedic time-travel Back to the Future film series, as well as the Academy Award-winning live-action/animation epic Who Framed Roger Rabbit ,...
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Music contributors for Back to the Future Part III

Alan Silvestri
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Prequels and sequels to Back to the Future Part III

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Filming locations for Back to the Future Part III

Sonora
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the motion picture Back to the Future Part III?
  • A:
    Alan Silvestri and James Horner composed sheet music for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    "Back to the Future Part III" is of which genre?
  • A:
    It is categorized as: Humour, Western, Adventure, Comedy, Steampunk, Science fiction Western and Time travel.
  • Q:
    Who was the producer of the movie, "Back to the Future Part III"?
  • A:
    Steven Spielberg was the show's producer.
  • Q:
    What is the film, "Back to the Future Part III" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG (USA).
  • Q:
    Which actors were the stars of the motion picture, "Back to the Future Part III"?
  • A:
    Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson and Marc McClure played leading roles in the film.
  • Q:
    What was the slogan for the film, Back to the Future Part III?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "They've saved the best trip for last... But this time they may have gone too far."
  • Q:
    What locations were used for scenes in the movie Back to the Future Part III?
  • A:
    The motion picture's featured locations include Sonora and Monument Valley.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Back to the Future Part III"?
  • A:
    Robert Zemeckis was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Back to the Future Part III?
  • A:
    Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    Which movie came before Back to the Future Part III in the series?
  • A:
    "Back to the Future Part II" is the name of the film's prequel.
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