| Edition |
Special edition, widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (83, 105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
plastic |
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4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1 |
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NTSC |
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video file DVD video region 1 |
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Motion picture |
| Series |
MGM DVD
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MGM DVD.
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| System Details |
DVD format, region 1, NTSC, widescreen version; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra, Bruno Kirby, Ed Begley, Jr., Patrick Macnee, Fran Drescher. |
| Credits |
Music, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer ; cinematography, Peter Smokler ; editor, Kim Secrist, Kent Beyda, Robert Leighton ; costumes, Renee Johnston. |
| Note |
Originally released as motion picture in 1984. |
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Widescreen; enhanced for widescreen TVs. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
Once upon a time, Spinal Tap had a big hit song. Now, nearly two decades later, Spinal Tap still clings to some glint of their lost glory as they embark on an accident-plagued tour across America. In Cleveland, the group gets lost underneath the stage. In Washington, they're accidentally booked at an Air Force formal dance. And in a Chicago record store, no one shows up to get their autographs. |
| Note |
Special features: Audio commentary by Derek Smalls, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel; Catching up with Marty DiBergi; Rare outtakes: Romance, mystery, sheer sex, Opening night party, Promo spots, Derek's out of circulation, Tommy's corruption, Backstage, Trouble in Memphis, Respects to the King, On the air with Spinal Tap, Son of St. Hubbins, Roma '79, Recording studio meltdown, Nigel's replacement, Tap at the zoo; Vintage Tap materials: Flower people press conference, Spinal Tap on "The Joe Franklin Show"; Music videos: Gimme some money, (Listen to the) flower people, Hell hole, Big bottom; Promotional materials: Theatrical trailer, Heavy metal memories, Cheese rolling trailers, TV spot #1: offensive, TV spot #2: reviews, TV spot #3: amplifier; Commercials. |
| Contents |
Soundtrack: (Tonight I'm gonna) rock ya tonite -- Gimme some money -- Big bottom -- All the way home -- Hell hole -- Cups and cakes -- Heartbreak Hotel / by Mae Axton, Tommy Durden and Elvis Presley -- (Listen to the) Flower people -- Rock and roll creation -- Heavy duty -- Stonehenge -- Sex farm -- Jazz odyssey. |
| Awards |
National Film Registry, 2002. |
| Language |
In English, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Spinal Tap (Musical group) -- Drama.
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Spinal Tap (Musical group) |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Rock groups -- Drama.
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Rock groups. |
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Rock music -- Drama.
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Heavy metal (Music) -- Drama.
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Rock music. |
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Heavy metal (Music) |
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Rock music -- Drama. |
| Genre/Form |
Parodies (Literature)
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Parodies (Literature)
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Documentary-style films.
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Comedy films.
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Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary-style films.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Reiner, Rob, film director, screenwriter, actor, composer.
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Murphy, Karen (Producer), film producer.
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Guest, Christopher, screenwriter, actor, composer.
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McKean, Michael, screenwriter, actor, composer.
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Shearer, Harry, 1943- screenwriter, actor, composer.
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Chadwick, June, 1951- actor.
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Hendra, Tony, actor.
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Kirby, Bruno, 1949-2006, actor.
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Begley, Ed, Jr., actor.
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Macnee, Patrick, 1922-2015, actor.
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Drescher, Fran, actor.
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Smokler, Peter, cinematographer.
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Leighton, Robert, film editor.
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Secrist, Kim, film editor.
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Beyda, Kent, film editor.
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Spinal Tap (Musical group), performer.
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Embassy Pictures Corp., presenter.
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Spinal Tap Productions, production company.
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc., publisher.
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Embassy Pictures Corp.
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| Added Title |
Container of (work): This is Spinal Tap (Motion picture)
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| ISBN |
0792846583 |
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9780792846581 |
| Standard No. |
027616852809 |
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2761685280 |
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883904280620 |
| Music No. |
1000973 MGM Home Entertainment |
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