Rob Reiner’s directorial debut has developed into a cult phenomenon. The film that invented the “rockumentary” has now outlasted most of the bands it mocked. Following the ill-fated American comeback tour of an aging heavy-metal group, this film has joined the ranks of the greatest comedies ever made.
| Nigel Tufnel | Christopher Guest |
| David St. Hubbins | Michael McKean |
| Derek Smalls | Harry Shearer |
| Marty DiBergi | Rob Reiner |
| Jeanine Pettibone | June Chadwick |
| Tommy Pischedda | Bruno Kirby |
| Director | Rob Reiner |
| Screenplay | Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer |
| Producer | Karen Murphy |
| Cinematography | Peter Smokler |
| Editing | Kent Beyda and Kim Secrist |
DOUBLE-SIDED DISC:
SIDE 1 FEATURES
SIDE 2 FEATURES
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