This Is Spinal Tap [WS] [Blu-ray]

This Is Spinal Tap [WS] [Blu-ray]

Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Michael McKean
Michael McKean
, Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest
, Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
, Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Rob Reiner
This Is Spinal Tap [WS] [Blu-ray]

This Is Spinal Tap [WS] [Blu-ray]

Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Michael McKean
Michael McKean
, Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest
, Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
, Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Rob Reiner

Blu-ray (Wide Screen / Bonus DVD)

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Overview

Fawning filmmaker Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner) puts together an affectionate documentary of Spinal Tap, his favorite British heavy-metal group. Almost in spite of himself, Di Bergi turns out a revelatory study of how failure has dogged the group ever since its inception--and how the Tap has always been its own worst enemy. Highlights include the "sexism" controversy over the cover of their "Smell the Glove" album; their pathetic, money-losing attempt to emulate the Beatles with their "Black Album;" their inappropriate bookings at state fairs and company picnics; their disastrous on-stage appearances of the 1980s, wherein such props as huge plastic wombs fail to properly function; and the intrusion of a "Yoko Ono" type who all but destroys the group's shaky solidarity. Spinal Tap never really existed, of course, but in-the-know reviewers went along with Reiner's joke, treating the Tap as though they were genuine well-established rockers; the ruse persists to this day, with sellout concerts featuring the faux four. The group is portrayed by expert farceurs Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and R.J. Parnell (the first three mentioned actors also collaborated on the free-form screenplay with Reiner). The film is studded with hilarious cameos appearances by Paul Shaffer, Tony Hendra, Patrick McNee, Howard Hesseman, Paul Benedict, Ed Begley Jr., Anjelica Huston, Fran Drescher, and many others. Though a satire through-and-through, This is Spinal Tap contains more truths about the quicksilver music industry than many "straight" rockumentaries.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/14/2009
UPC: 0883904132585
Original Release: 1984
Rating: R
Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 1:23:00
Sales rank: 951

Special Features

Over 1 hour of deleted scenes and outtakes; Audio commentary by the members of Spinal Tap; Catching up with Marty DiBergi featurette; Flower People press conference; 4 classic Spinal Tap music videos; Spinal Tap appearance on the Joe Franklin show; Spinal Tap sells cheese and a variety of other exciting products; Bonus DVD: "Stonehenge" performance at the 2007 Live Earth Concert; National Geographic Stonehenge interview Nigel Tufnel

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Michael McKean David St. Hubbins
Christopher Guest Nigel Tufnel
Rob Reiner Marty DiBergi
Harry Shearer Derek Smalls
Tony Hendra Ian Faith
R.J. Parnell Mick Shrimpton
David Kaff Viv Savage
June Chadwick Jeanine
Bruno Kirby Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr. John `Stumpy' Pepys
Fran Drescher Bobbi Flekman
Patrick Macnee Sir Denis Eaton-Hogg
Billy Crystal Morty the Mime
Howard Hesseman Terry Ladd
Paul Shaffer Artie Fufkin
Fred Willard Lt. Hookstratten
Kimberly Stringer Heavy Metal Fan
Chazz Dominguez Heavy Metal Fan
Shari Hall Heavy Metal Fan
Jean Cromie Ethereal Fan
Patrick Maher New York MC
Danny Kortchmar Ronnie Pudding
Memo Vera Bartender
Dana Carvey Mime Waitress
Sandy Helberg Angelo DiMentibello
Robin Mencken Antelo's Associate
Zane Buzby Rolling Stone Reporter
Jennifer Child Limo Groupie
J.J. Barry Rack Jobber
George McDaniel Southern Rock Promoter
Paul Benedict Tucker `Smitty' Brown
Anne Churchill Reba
Cherie Darr Fame Groupy
Lara Cody Fame Groupy
Andrew J. Lederer Student Promoter
Russ Kunkel Eric `Stumpy Joe' Childs
Diana Duncan Jamboree Bop Dancer
Gina Marie Pitrello Jamboree Bop Dancer
Vicki Blue Cindy
Joyce Hyser Belinda
Gloria Gifford Airport Security Official
Archie Hahn Room Service Guy
Charles Levin Disc & Dat Manager
Wonderful Smith Janitor
Anjelica Huston Polly Deutsch
Chris Romano Little Druid
Daniel Rodgers Little Druid
Fred Asparagus Joe `Mama' Besser
Rodney Kemerer Actor
Robert Bauer Moke
Paul Shortino Actor
Paul Korda Actor
Julie Payne Mime Waitress
Archie Hahn III Room Service Guy
Brinke Stevens Girlfriend (uncredited)
Andrew Divoff Actor

Technical Credits
Rob Reiner Director,Screenwriter
Christopher Guest Screenwriter
Michael McKean Screenwriter
Harry Shearer Screenwriter
Lindsay Doran Executive Producer
Karen Murphy Producer
Robert Eber Sound/Sound Designer
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