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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Directed by Rob Reiner

Documentary | Comedy | Music

Most recently watched by CaptainBigTime, lordofthemovies, sensoria, tylermager, seanCduregger

Overview

“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.

Rated R | Length 82 minutes

Actors

Christopher Guest | Michael McKean | Harry Shearer | Rob Reiner | June Chadwick | Bruno Kirby | Ed Begley Jr. | Fran Drescher | Dana Carvey | Sandy Helberg | Billy Crystal | Paul Benedict | Howard Hesseman | Russ Kunkel | Joyce Hyser | Paul Shaffer | Archie Hahn | Fred Willard | Anjelica Huston | Brinke Stevens | Patrick Macnee | Tony Hendra | R.J. Parnell | David Kaff | Danny Kortchmar | Julie Payne | Zane Buzby | Paul Shortino | Lara Cody | Andrew J. Lederer | Victory Tischler-Blue | Gloria Gifford | Charles Levin | Donald Kendrick | Wonderful Smith | Kimberly Stringer | Chazz Dominguez | Shari Hall | Jean Cromie | Patrick Maher | Memo Vera | Robin Menken | Jennifer Child | J.J. Barry | George McDaniel | Anne Churchill | Cherie Darr | Diana Duncan | Gina Marie Pitrello | Gina Jourard

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Viewing Notes

This was like visiting an old friend. We used to watch this so much during my college years. I’ll always remember real deal rock bands talking about how spot on this movie was to life on the road and touring. Also forgot how the “black album” idea was stolen by Metallica. Love all the little cameos by notable actors and people (my favorite is Paul Shortino from Rough Cutt).

I’m down for the sequel film this year!

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