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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Poster for This Is Spinal Tap

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 & Crew

Director
Rob Reiner
  • Profile picture of Christopher Guest
    Nigel Tufnel Christopher Guest
  • Profile picture of Michael McKean
    David St. Hubbins Michael McKean
  • Profile picture of Harry Shearer
    Derek Smalls Harry Shearer
  • Profile picture of Rob Reiner
    Marty DiBergi Rob Reiner
  • Profile picture of June Chadwick
    Jeanine Pettibone June Chadwick
  • Profile picture of Bruno Kirby
    Tommy Pischedda Bruno Kirby
  • Profile picture of Ed Begley Jr.
    John 'Stumpy' Pepys Ed Begley Jr.
  • Profile picture of Fran Drescher
    Bobbi Flekman Fran Drescher

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