This Is Spinal Tap 1984
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Gummy
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Splat"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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Nigel Tufnel
as David St. Hubbins
as Derek Smalls
as Marty DiBergi
as Jeanine Pettibone
as Ian Faith
as Tommy Pischedda
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
as Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
as Rolling Stone Reporter
Director:
Writer:
Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Stars:
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra, Bruno Kirby, Ed Begley Jr., Paul Benedict, Zane Buzby,
Genres:
Comedy,Music
Release Date:
1984 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
82 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
This Is Spinal Tap
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Nigel Tufnel
as David St. Hubbins
as Derek Smalls
as Marty DiBergi
as Jeanine Pettibone
as Ian Faith
as Tommy Pischedda
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
as Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
as Rolling Stone Reporter
as Morty the Mime
as Terry Ladd
as Sir Denis Eton-Hogg
as Artie Fufkin
as Lt. Hookstratten
as Mick Shrimpton
as Viv Savage
as Bobbi Flekman
as Belinda
as Cindy
as Polly Deutsch
as Heavy Metal Fan
as Heavy Metal Fan
as Heavy Metal Fan
as Ethereal Fan
as New York M.C.
as Ronnie Pudding
as Bartender
as Mime Waitress
as Mime Waiter
as Angelo DiMentibelio
as Angelo's Associate
as Limo Groupie
as Rack Jobber
as Southern Rock Promoter
as Reba
as Duke Fame
as Fame Groupie
as Fame Groupie
as Student Promoter
as Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs
as Jamboree Bop Dancer
as Jamboree Bop Dancer
as Airport Security Officer
as Room Service Guy
as Disc 'n' Dat Manager
as Janitor
as Little Druid
as Little Druid
as Joe 'Mama' Besser
as L.A. Party Guest
as Moke
as Girlfriend (uncredited)
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