Another British film with its roots in television, THE TALL GUY was partly financed by LWT, scripted by Richard Curtis (best known for the "Blackadder" TV series), and directed by Mel Smith--who first came to prominence in the UK as partner to Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, and Pamela
Stephenson in the hit show "Not The Nine O'Clock News." Despite the presence of Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum, this is
not A FISH CALLED WANDA. Goldblum is straight man to egotistical comedy star Atkinson in his long-running stage show, "Rubberface Revue." Depressed by the work and his miserable
luck with women, Goldblum auditions for the Royal Shakespeare Company's new produ...
Released:
1989
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins