The Tall Guy
“Scandalous! Shocking! Outrageous! Finally a comedy you can look up to.”
Synopsis
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tall Guy Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-01
Top Cast
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Jeff Goldblum
Dexter King
Emma Thompson
Kate
Rowan Atkinson
Ron Anderson
Geraldine James
Carmen
Emil Wolk
Cyprus Charlie
Kim Thomson
Cheryl
Harold Innocent
Timothy
Anna Massey
Mary
Joanna Kanska
Tamara
Peter Kelly
Gavin
Tim Barlow
Mr Morrow
Hugh Thomas
Dr. Karabekian
Angus Deayton
Actor
Robin Driscoll
Actor
Harriet Keevil
Mary's Secretary
Tony Forsyth
Berkoff Actor
Stephen Marchant
Berkoff Actor
Ian Lindsay
TV Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis
- Original Score
- Peter Brewis, Paul Hulme
- Original Title
- The Tall Guy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- LWT, Virgin Vision, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Smith
Richard Curtis
Peter Brewis, Paul Hulme
Adrian Biddle
Dan Rae
Paul Webster, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Smith
Director
Richard Curtis
Writer
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Peter Brewis
Original Music Composer
Dan Rae
Editor
Paul Webster
Producer
Grant Hicks
Production Design
Denise Simmons
Costume Design
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tall Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tall Guy about?
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
Who directed The Tall Guy?
The Tall Guy was directed by Mel Smith.
Who stars in The Tall Guy?
The principal cast of The Tall Guy includes Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Geraldine James, Emil Wolk.
When was The Tall Guy released and how long is it?
The Tall Guy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tall Guy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tall Guy was composed by Peter Brewis, Paul Hulme.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tall Guy?
The Tall Guy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).