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#4 of 1984 · Certified Fresh

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

1984 · 82 minutes · Comedy / Music · Directed by Rob Reiner
IMDb rating7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Box office gross$6.1M

Synopsis

Filmmaker Martin "Marty" Di Bergi is filming a documentary about English rock band Spinal Tap's 1982 United States concert tour to promote their new album, Smell the Glove. The band comprises childhood friends David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel on vocals and guitar, along with bassist Derek Smalls, keyboardist Viv Savage, and drummer Mick Shrimpton.

Starring

June ChadwickTony HendraBruno Kirby
Box office
$6.1 million
Budget
$2 million
IMDb votes
162,121

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