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This Is Spinal Tap
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This Is Spinal Tap

1984-03-02 · 82 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy · Music

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.

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Directors
Rob Reiner
Production companies
Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 6,051,884

Top Cast

Christopher GuestChristopher GuestNigel Tufnel
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanDavid St. Hubbins
Harry ShearerHarry ShearerDerek Smalls
Rob ReinerRob ReinerMarty DiBergi
June ChadwickJune ChadwickJeanine Pettibone
Tony HendraTony HendraIan Faith
Bruno KirbyBruno KirbyTommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Paul BenedictPaul BenedictTucker 'Smitty' Brown
Zane BuzbyZane BuzbyRolling Stone Reporter
Billy CrystalBilly CrystalMorty the Mime
Howard HessemanHoward HessemanTerry Ladd
Patrick MacneePatrick MacneeSir Denis Eton-Hogg
Paul ShafferPaul ShafferArtie Fufkin
Fred WillardFred WillardLt. Hookstratten
R.J. ParnellR.J. ParnellMick Shrimpton
David KaffViv Savage
Fran DrescherFran DrescherBobbi Flekman
Joyce HyserJoyce HyserBelinda
Victory Tischler-BlueVictory Tischler-BlueCindy

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