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The Big Tease

1999, Comedy, 1h 26m

39 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

The Big Tease may be predictable, but the buoyant performances keep you laughing once you give in to the silliness. Read critic reviews

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The Big Tease Photos

Craig Ferguson, Frances Fisher and Mary McCormack in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 1

Frances Fisher as Candy Harper in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 2

Craig Ferguson, David Rasche and Chris Langham in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 3

Craig Ferguson as Crawford Mackenzie in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 4

Kevin Allen, director and executive producer, on the set of Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 5

Mary McCormack as Monique in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 6

Craig Ferguson as Crawford Mackenzie in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 7

Mary McCormack as Monique in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 8

David Rasche as Stig Ludwiggssen in Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 9

Craig Ferguson not only plays Crawford, but he also co-wrote and executive produced Warner Brothers' The Big Tease. photo 10

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Movie Info

The World Freestyle Hairdressing Championship is soon to take place in Los Angeles and Crawford has received what he thinks is an invitation to compete for the Platinum Scissors Award. So, he heads west with a British documentary crew in tow. After arriving he finds that he was invited merely as a guest to observe the competition. The hairdresser will not be assuaged; in finest Scottish tradition, it's either place in the competition or go down cutting, moussing and blowing dry.

Rating:

R (Language)
Genre:

Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Kevin Allen
Writer:

Sacha Gervasi, Craig Ferguson
Release Date (Theaters):

Jan 28, 1999 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA):

$185.6K
Runtime:

1h 26m
Distributor:

Warner Bros. Pictures
Sound Mix:

SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Craig Ferguson
Crawford Mackenzie

Frances Fisher
Candy Harper

Chris Langham
Martin Samuels

Mary McCormack
Monique

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Eamonn

Larry Miller
Dunstan Cactus

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Critic Reviews for The Big Tease

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Audience Reviews for The Big Tease

Nov 14, 2009

Winning little comedy. Ferguson is immensely likable in the lead.

jay n Super Reviewer
Apr 17, 2008

An utterly ridiculous mockumentary! But. I can't lie. I loved every silly minute of it. Without Craig Ferguson as the leading man, I suspect that this movie would have fallen short. But, fortunately, he kept me laughing throughout the film. (Not to mention the fact that he looks extremely cute in a kilt.) Long live Scotland!

Super Reviewer
Dec 29, 2007

A favorite. Call me nuts, but I like this movie for its hilarity.

Leo L Super Reviewer
Sep 30, 2007

Light hearted, very amiable fake documentary following a Scottish hairdresser's entry into a prestigious hair dressing competition in L.A. Might have been too light for it's own good, but Ferguson is so ingratiating that he makes it a joy to watch.

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