The Tall Guy(1989)
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The Tall Guy Synopsis
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
The Tall Guy (1989) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mel Smith, released on February 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson and Geraldine James. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Smith
- Writers:
- Richard Curtis
- Producers:
- Paul Webster
- Cinematographer:
- Adrian Biddle
- Composer:
- Peter Brewis
- Production:
- LWT, Virgin Vision, Working Title Films
- Status:
- Released
The Tall Guy (1989) Trailer
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The Tall Guy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Goldblum
as Dexter King
Emma Thompson
as Kate
Rowan Atkinson
as Ron Anderson
Geraldine James
as Carmen
Emil Wolk
as Cyprus Charlie
Kim Thomson
as Cheryl
Harold Innocent
as Timothy
Anna Massey
as Mary
Joanna Kanska
as Tamara
- Peter Kelly
Peter Kelly
as Gavin
- Tim Barlow
Tim Barlow
as Mr Morrow
- Hugh Thomas
Hugh Thomas
as Dr. Karabekian
Key crew
Directed by Mel Smith, written by Richard Curtis, produced by Paul Webster.
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The Tall Guy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 83 ratings.
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The Tall Guy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tall Guy online?
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The Tall Guy (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Love and Passion Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tall Guy?
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The main cast of The Tall Guy (1989) includes Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Geraldine James and Emil Wolk. The film was directed by Mel Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tall Guy released?
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The Tall Guy was released on February 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Tall Guy worth watching?
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The Tall Guy (1989) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Tall Guy?
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Yes. The official The Tall Guy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.