This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 film comedy, using the mockumentary format as cameras follow the exploits of rock band Spinal Tap on an ill-fated tour. Rob Reiner directed and played documentarian Mart DiBergi. The band Spinal Tap would go on to appearances in such venues as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons as well as actual live concerts.

Connections

 * Paul Benedict played Tucker "Smitty" Brown
 * Billy Crystal played Morty the Mime
 * Fran Drescher played Bobbi Flekman
 * Anjelica Huston played Polly Deutsch
 * Michael McKean played David St. Hubbins and co-wrote
 * Julie Payne played a mime waitress
 * Paul Schaffer played Artie Fufkin
 * Harry Shearer played Derek Smalls and co-wrote
 * Fred Willard played Lt. Bob Hookstratten