This Is Spinal Tap 1984

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"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.

Christopher Guest

as Nigel Tufnel

Michael McKean

as David St. Hubbins

Harry Shearer

as Derek Smalls

Rob Reiner

as Marty DiBergi

June Chadwick

as Jeanine Pettibone

Bruno Kirby

as Tommy Pischedda

Ed Begley Jr.

as John 'Stumpy' Pepys

Fran Drescher

as Bobbi Flekman

Dana Carvey

as Mime Waiter

Sandy Helberg

as Angelo DiMentibelio

Director:

Rob Reiner

Writer:

Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer

Genres:

Comedy,Music

Release Date:

1984 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

82 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Cast

Christopher Guest

as Nigel Tufnel

Michael McKean

as David St. Hubbins

Harry Shearer

as Derek Smalls

Rob Reiner

as Marty DiBergi

June Chadwick

as Jeanine Pettibone

Bruno Kirby

as Tommy Pischedda

Ed Begley Jr.

as John 'Stumpy' Pepys

Fran Drescher

as Bobbi Flekman

Dana Carvey

as Mime Waiter

Sandy Helberg

as Angelo DiMentibelio

Billy Crystal

as Morty the Mime

Paul Benedict

as Tucker 'Smitty' Brown

Howard Hesseman

as Terry Ladd

Russ Kunkel

as Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs

Joyce Hyser

as Belinda

Paul Shaffer

as Artie Fufkin

Archie Hahn

as Room Service Guy

Fred Willard

as Colonel on Military Base

Anjelica Huston

as Polly Deutsch

Brinke Stevens

as Girlfriend (uncredited)

Patrick Macnee

as Sir Denis Eton-Hogg

Tony Hendra

as Ian Faith

R.J. Parnell

as Mick Shrimpton

David Kaff

as Viv Savage

Danny Kortchmar

as Ronnie Pudding

Julie Payne

as Mime Waitress

Zane Buzby

as Rolling Stone Reporter

Paul Shortino

as Duke Fame

Lara Cody

as Fame Groupie

Andrew J. Lederer

as Student Promoter

Gloria Gifford

as Airport Security Officer

Charles Levin

as Disc 'n' Dat Manager

Donald Kendrick

as Background Vocalist

Wonderful Smith

as Backstage Maintenance Worker

Kimberly Stringer

as Heavy Metal Fan

Chazz Dominguez

as Heavy Metal Fan

Shari Hall

as Heavy Metal Fan

Jean Cromie

as Ethereal Fan

Patrick Maher

as New York M.C.

Memo Vera

as Bartender

Robin Menken

as Angelo's Associate

Jennifer Child

as Limo Groupie

J.J. Barry

as Rack Jobber

George McDaniel

as Southern Rock Promoter

Anne Churchill

as Reba

Cherie Darr

as Fame Groupie

Diana Duncan

as 'Jamboree Bop' Dancer

Gina Marie Pitrello

as 'Jamboree Bop' Dancer

Gina Jourard

as 'Jamboree Bop' Dancer (as Gina Marie Pitrello)

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