This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.
"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.
Cast
- Christopher Guest - Nigel Tufnel
- Michael McKean - David St. Hubbins
- Harry Shearer - Derek Smalls
- Rob Reiner - Marty DiBergi
- June Chadwick - Jeanine Pettibone
- Bruno Kirby - Tommy Pischedda
- Ed Begley Jr. - John 'Stumpy' Pepys
- Fran Drescher - Bobbi Flekman
- Dana Carvey - Mime Waiter
- Sandy Helberg - Angelo DiMentibelio
Screenplay
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Spoof and Parody Films, Musician Biographies
Keywords
rock star, groupie, parody, mockumentary, rock band, found footage, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger, amplifier, music industry, musical comedy, metal band, music comedy, comedy, amused
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Is Spinal Tap about?
- "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.
- Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?
- This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner.
- Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?
- This Is Spinal Tap stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Bruno Kirby.
- How long is This Is Spinal Tap?
- This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is This Is Spinal Tap?
- This Is Spinal Tap is a Comedy, Music film.
- What is the budget of This Is Spinal Tap?
- This Is Spinal Tap had a budget of $3M.
- How much did This Is Spinal Tap gross?
- This Is Spinal Tap grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was This Is Spinal Tap produced?
- This Is Spinal Tap was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of This Is Spinal Tap?
- The themes of This Is Spinal Tap include: Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Spoof and Parody Films, Musician Biographies.