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The Tall Guy

The Tall Guy

Scandalous! Shocking! Outrageous! Finally a comedy you can look up to.

19895.71h 32m

Overview

An American actor in England tries to find love and work.

Directed by Mel Smith
Written by Richard Curtis
Produced by Paul Webster
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Top Cast

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Dexter King

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Kate

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Ron Anderson

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Carmen

Emil Wolk

Emil Wolk

Cyprus Charlie

Kim Thomson

Kim Thomson

Cheryl

Harold Innocent

Harold Innocent

Timothy

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Mary

Joanna Kanska

Joanna Kanska

Tamara

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Peter Kelly

Gavin

Themes & Keywords

london, englandslapstick comedy

About The Tall Guy

The Tall Guy is a comedy, romance film released in 1989 exploring themes of london, england, slapstick comedy. Directed by Mel Smith, it stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson. An American actor in England tries to find love and work.

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