This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Derek Fails the Security Check

Nigel (Christopher Guest) shares a piano composition; On their way out of town, Derek (Harry Shearer) seriously fails the airport security check.

Directed by Rob Reiner.

Released in 1984 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Director
  • character-type: Rocker
  • action: Interview
  • editors-choice: Awkward Moments
  • primary-genre: Music and Musicals
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • primary-genre: Documentary
  • secondary-genre: Mockumentary
  • secondary-genre: Showbiz Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
  • secondary-genre: Spoofs and Satire
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Cult Comedies
  • mood: Goofy
  • mood: Funny
  • prop: Piano
  • setting: Studio
  • setting: Airport
  • theme: Mistakes
  • theme: Embarrassment
  • actor: Tony Hendra
  • actor: June Chadwick
  • actor: Gloria Gifford
  • actor: Harry Shearer
  • actor: Michael McKean
  • actor: Rob Reiner
  • actor: Christopher Guest
  • director: Rob Reiner
  • producer: Karen Murphy
  • cinematographer: Peter Smokler
  • composer: Christopher Guest
  • composer: Harry Shearer
  • composer: Rob Reiner
  • composer: Michael McKean
  • editor: Kim Secrist
  • editor: Kent Beyda
  • production-designer: Bryan Jones
  • role-name: Derek Smalls
  • role-name: David St. Hubbins
  • role-name: Airport Security Officer
  • role-name: Nigel Tufnel
  • role-name: Jeanine Pettibone
  • role-name: Marty DiBergi
  • role-name: Ian Faith
  • screenwriter: Michael McKean
  • screenwriter: Harry Shearer
  • screenwriter: Rob Reiner
  • screenwriter: Christopher Guest
  • year: 1984
  • studio: MGM