Film · 1989
The Tall Guy
Directed by Mel Smith · starring Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson and Rowan Atkinson
- 1 h 32 min
- 15
- Comedy · Romance
UK
- Released in the UK 12 April 1989
- 6.5 Users1 vote
Synopsis
A 1989 romantic comedy and the feature film debut of screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith. In 'The Tall Guy' Dexter is an American actor struggling to get by on the theatrical stages of London. His dreary personal life, however, gets a much-needed shot in the arm when he meets a pretty nurse during one of his many visits to the local clinic. Together they find love...but when your life is like Dexter's, it's hard to know a good thing when you get it. With a wonderfully memorable performance by Rowan Atkinson?don't miss this smartly detailed and charmingly hilarious comedy treat.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 92 min1 hour and 32 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is The Tall Guy?
- 1 hour and 32 minutes (92 minutes).
- When was The Tall Guy released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 12 April 1989.
- Who directed The Tall Guy?
- Mel Smith.
- Who is in The Tall Guy?
- It stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson and Geraldine James.
Cast
Full cast (15)-
Jeff Goldblum Dexter King
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Emma Thompson Kate
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Rowan Atkinson Ron Anderson
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Geraldine James Carmen
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Emil Wolk Charlie
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Kim Thomson Cheryl
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Anna Massey Mary
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Tim Barlow Mr. Morrow
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Jason Isaacs Doctor 2
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Thomas Lockyer Michael
- Director
- Mel Smith
- Writers
- Richard Curtis
- Producers
- Tim Bevan
Reviews
6.5 1 vote
Soundtrack
All 6 songsIf you liked The Tall Guy
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