This Is Spinal Tap [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

This Is Spinal Tap [4K Ultra HD 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 [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

This Is Spinal Tap [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

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

4K Ultra HD (Blu-ray - Wide Screen / Subtitled / with Blu-ray)

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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: 09/16/2025
UPC: 0715515319010
Original Release: 1984
Rating: R
Source: Criterion Collection
Language: English
Time: 1:22:00
Format: Blu-ray

Cast & Crew

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

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