

The Tall Guy
1989-02-01 · 92 min · ★ 5.7
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mel Smith
- Production companies
- LWT, Virgin Vision, Working Title
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jeff GoldblumDexter King
Emma ThompsonKate
Rowan AtkinsonRon Anderson
Geraldine JamesCarmen
Emil WolkCyprus Charlie
Kim ThomsonCheryl
Harold InnocentTimothy
Anna MasseyMary
Joanna KanskaTamara
Angus DeaytonActor
Robin DriscollActor
Ian LindsayTV Director
Kate DuchêneOld GirlfriendTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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