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The Tall Guy

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4.8K
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Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Kim Thomson, and Emil Wolk in The Tall Guy (1989)
A nasty comedian's assistant has allergy induced sneezes, giving problems at work, et cetera. He accepts weekly injections after seeing the cute nurse. After a dozen injections, he finally asks her out.
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A nasty comedian's assistant has allergy induced sneezes, giving problems at work, et cetera. He accepts weekly injections after seeing the cute nurse. After a dozen injections, he finally a... Read allA nasty comedian's assistant has allergy induced sneezes, giving problems at work, et cetera. He accepts weekly injections after seeing the cute nurse. After a dozen injections, he finally asks her out.A nasty comedian's assistant has allergy induced sneezes, giving problems at work, et cetera. He accepts weekly injections after seeing the cute nurse. After a dozen injections, he finally asks her out.
IMDb RATING
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4.8K
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    • Mel Smith
    • Richard Curtis
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Rowan Atkinson
    • Emma Thompson
    • Mel Smith
    • Richard Curtis
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Rowan Atkinson
    • Emma Thompson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Jeff Goldblum at an event for The Tall Guy (1989)
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    Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Jeff Goldblum and Kim Thomson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Rowan Atkinson and Emil Wolk in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Emma Thompson and Geraldine James in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Jeff Goldblum and Kim Thomson in The Tall Guy (1989)
    Rowan Atkinson and Jeff Goldblum in The Tall Guy (1989)

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    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Dexter King
    Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson
    • Ron Anderson
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Kate
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Carmen
    Emil Wolk
    • Charlie
    Kim Thomson
    Kim Thomson
    • Cheryl
    Harold Innocent
    Harold Innocent
    • Timothy
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Mary
    Joanna Kanska
    • Tamara
    Peter Kelly
    • Gavin
    Tim Barlow
    Tim Barlow
    • Mr. Morrow
    • (as Timothy Barlow)
    Hugh Thomas
    • Dr. Karabekian
    Charles Augins
    • Choreographer
    Peter Brewis
    • Freddy
    Joolia Cappleman
    • Costume Designer
    John Waldon
    • Company Stage Manager
    Angus Deayton
    Angus Deayton
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    Robin Driscoll
    • Actor in Agent's Office
      • Mel Smith
      • Richard Curtis
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jeff Goldblum was only free because of an actors strike in the U.S.
    • Goofs
      In a shower scene late in the movie the camera moves to a high vantage point, showing the shorts that Dexter is wearing.
    • Quotes

      Dexter: I hope all your children have very small dicks! And that includes the girls!

    • Crazy credits
      Michael Fitzgerald's full credit in the movie is "Man with vacuum cleaner tube up his bottom."
    • Alternate versions
      The American video release contains dubbed replacements of much British slang.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Goodfellas/Narrow Margin/Funny About Love/The Tall Guy (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      It Must Be Love
      Written by Labi Siffre

      MAM Music Publishing/Chrysalis Music Ltd.

      Performed by Madness

      By Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. and Geffen Records

      (by arrangement with Warner Special Products)

      from the Album "Complete Madness"

    User reviews52

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    8/10
    Tall Guy--a romp for the cast!
    This is a very funny film. Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson are stand-outs. Rowan Atkinson is excellent as a smarmy "leading man" in the musical "Elephant!" who tries to sink Goldblum's chances in the musical.

    The love scenes with Thompson and Goldblum are inspired, particularly the first time they have sex. I can't recall a film that treats the act in such a spontaneous, slapstick and totally hilarious manner as it's done here. The actor's quirky takes and interaction are most funny, and the entire film is simply a delight.

    I've told many friends to seek out this movie, and those who have taken my advice have thanked me profusely for letting them know about it.

    I can't recommend it too highly--for a fun night alone, or with your special someone. It'll put a smile on your face you can't wipe off.
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    • Nov 29, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1990 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
      • Virgin Vision
      • Working Title Films
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 32 minutes
      • Dolby

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