This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

A Fine Line Between Stupid & Clever

Spinal Tap has an awkard meeting with two fellow rockers, Duke Fame (Paul Shortino) and Terry Ladd (Howard Hesseman).

Directed by Rob Reiner.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1984 by MGM.

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