This Is Spinal Tap
(1984)
Tagline
Does for rock & roll what 'The Sound of Music' did for hills.
Starring
Rob Reiner R.J. Parnell Michael McKean Christopher Guest Bruno Kirby
Director
Genre
Running Time
82 minutes
Overview
Legendary British rock band, Spinal Tap, is followed by a documentary film-maker during their attempt at an American comeback tour. The resulting film, interspersed with powerful performances showcasing Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows the group as the difficult industry threatens to fade them into obscurity.
Released
4 May 1984
Budget
£0
Revenue
£0
Language
English
Studio
Spinal Tap Prod.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Cast
| Rob Reiner | ... | Marty DiBergi |
| R.J. Parnell | ... | Mick Shrimpton |
| Michael McKean | ... | David St. Hubbins |
| Christopher Guest | ... | Nigel Tufnel |
| Bruno Kirby | ... | Tommy Pischedda |
| Harry Shearer | ... | Derek Smalls |
| Tony Hendra | ... | Ian Faith |
| David Kaff | ... | Viv Savage |
| Kimberly Stringer | ... | Heavy Metal Fan |
| Chazz Dominguez | ... | Heavy Metal Fan |
| Shari Hall | ... | Heavy Metal Fan |
| Ed Begley Jr. | ... | John 'Stumpy' Pepys |
| Fran Drescher | ... | Bobbi Flekman |
| Patrick Macnee | ... | Sir Denis Eton-Hogg |
| Julie Payne | ... | Mime Waitress |
| Dana Carvey | ... | Mime Waiter |
| Sandy Helberg | ... | Angelo DiMentibelio |
| Billy Crystal | ... | Morty the Mime |
| Paul Benedict | ... | Tucker 'Smitty' Brown |
| Howard Hesseman | ... | Terry Ladd |
| Andrew J. Lederer | ... | Student Promoter |
| June Chadwick | ... | Jeanine Pettibone |
| Joyce Hyser | ... | Belinda |
| Gloria Gifford | ... | Airport Security Officer |
| Anjelica Huston | ... | Polly Deutsch |
| Fred Willard | ... | Colonel on Military Base |
| Brinke Stevens | ... | Girlfriend |
| Blackie Lawless | ... | Commercial Headbanger |
| Paul Shaffer | ... | Artie Fufkin |
Crew
| Rob Reiner | ... | Writer |
| Christopher Guest | ... | Writer |
| Harry Shearer | ... | Writer |
| Michael McKean | ... | Writer |
| Eve Brandstein | ... | Casting |
| Bryan Jones | ... | Production Design |
| Kent Beyda | ... | Editor |
| Peter Smokler | ... | Director of Photography |
| Kim Secrist | ... | Editor |
| Harry Shearer | ... | Original Music Composer |
| Rob Reiner | ... | Original Music Composer |
| Michael McKean | ... | Original Music Composer |
| Christopher Guest | ... | Original Music Composer |
| Karen Murphy | ... | Producer |
| Rob Reiner | ... | Director |