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This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap

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

Rob Reiner

Director

Rob Reiner

Christopher Guest

Actor

Christopher Guest

Michael McKean

Actor

Michael McKean

Harry Shearer

Actor

Harry Shearer

Rob Reiner

Actor

Rob Reiner

Tony Hendra

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