Tall Guy (1989)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1989
Land: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: N/A
Regisseur: Mel Smith
Writer: Richard Curtis
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Paul Webster
Executive Producer: Tim Bevan
Firmen: LWT, Virgin Vision, Working Title Films
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Budget: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: london, england, slapstick comedy
Geschichte
American actor Dexter King (Jeff Goldblum) arrives in London seeking work and love. He finds both when he meets Kate (Dame Emma Thompson), a nurse, while receiving hay fever injections. Dexter lands a job as straight man to comedian Ron Anderson (Rowan Atkinson). When Anderson fires him, Dexter auditions for and wins the title role in a stage musical version of 'The Elephant Man'. However, his relationship with Kate suffers when she suspects him of having an affair with a fellow cast member. Dexter must then work to win her back.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by Mel Smith in 1989, 'Tall Guy' is a British romantic comedy set in London. The film follows American actor Dexter King as he navigates love and career opportunities in England. With its blend of humor and romance, the story explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and redemption. Notably, it stars Jeff Goldblum, Rowan Atkinson, and Dame Emma Thompson.
