This Is Spinal Tap

A cramped tour bus, fading groupies, and a disastrous album launch. Spinal Tap's chaotic history unfolds through botched concerts and awkward interviews. Rob Reiner expertly satirizes rock excess.

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This Is Spinal Tap was released in 1984 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 82 minutes.