This Is Spinal Tap
"Does for rock and roll what "The Sound of Music" did for hills."
A mockumentary about a British heavy metal band, following the comically inept heavy metal group Spinal Tap as they attempt a comeback tour in America.
7.9
Rating
1984
Year
2h 0min
Runtime
Comedy
Genre
Cast & Crew
Director
Rob Reiner
Actor
Christopher Guest
Actor
Michael McKean
Actor
Harry Shearer
Actor
Rob Reiner
Actor
Tony Hendra
Technical Details
Production Details
Budget:2250000
Box Office:$125M
Cinematographer:John Smith
Composer:Jane Williams
Editor:Mike Johnson
Color Palette
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Color scheme analysis based on cinematography
Critical Reception
85%
Rotten Tomatoes
78
Metacritic
7.9
IMDb
"A masterfully crafted film that delivers on every front."
Behind the Scenes
Production Notes
- Director spent 3 months preparing for this film
- Over 200 hours of footage were shot
- The cast underwent intensive training for their roles
Fun Facts
- This was filmed in 5 different countries
- The lead actor performed most of their own stunts
- The film's budget was raised through crowdfunding