The Big Tease

2000

The Big Tease

Critics Consensus

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

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User Ratings: 2,497
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Craig Ferguson, best known to American audiences as Mr. Wick, the conniving boss who loves to fire people on The Drew Carey Show, co-wrote and starred in this mock-documentary about Crawford Mackenzie, Scotland's leading hairdresser. When Crawford receives an invitation to Los Angeles for the World Freestyle Hairstyling Championships, he eagerly hops the first flight to America, with a camera crew in tow to record his triumphant debut in the States. Once he arrives, he learns that he was invited to attend and observe but not to compete. Crawford is at first dejected, but he refuses to take the humiliation lying down; one way or another, Crawford is determined to show off his talents for the greater glory of Scottish hair styling. The supporting cast includes Mary McCormack, Sara Gilbert, Larry Miller, and Charles Napier; director Kevin Allen previously helmed the offbeat Scottish comedy Twin Town.

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Cast

Craig Ferguson
as Crawford
Frances Fisher
as Candy
Chris Langham
as Martin
Mary McCormack
as Monique
Donal Logue
as Eamonn
Larry Miller
as Dunstan
David Rasche
as Stig
Kevin Allen
as Gareth
Charles Napier
as Warren
Isabella Aitken
as Beasie
Isabella Aitkin
as Beasie Mackenzie
Drew Carey
as himself
Cathy Lee Crosby
as Herself
David Hasselhoff
as himself
Caitlyn Jenner
as himself
Sara Gilbert
as Gretle
John Paul DeJoria
as John
Angela McCluskey
as Senga Magoogan
Francine York
as Elegant Woman
Nina Siemaszko
as Betty Fuego
Melissa Rosenberg
as Dianne Abbott
Norm Compton
as Cop Driver
Loren Lazerine
as Bear Suit Person
Robert Fisher
as Bunny Suit Person
Steven M. Porter
as Chicken Suit Person
Evie Peck
as Reindeer Suit Person
Michael Paul Chan
as Clarence
Robert Sherman
as Constance
Lawrence Young
as Dave London
Justin Pierce
as Skateboard Kid
Marcia Wright
as Monique's Receptionist
Koji Toyoda
as Dick Miyake
Ted McGinley
as Johnny Darjerling
Kyle Kraska
as Bob Flaps
Richard Callen
as Frank Wad
William J. Fisher
as TV Reporter
Vicki Liddelle
as Margaret Sim
Padam Singh
as Mr. Patel
Robert Maffia
as Police Officer
Evelyn Iocolano
as Hotel Receptionist
Sam Rubin
as TV Anchor
Veronica Webb
as As Herself
Jose Eber
as As Himself
Elois Dejoria
as Judge No. 2
Giuseppe Franco
as Judge No. 3
Sascha Ferguson
as Judge No. 4
Millie Gervasi
as Judge No. 5
Kylie Bax
as Stig's Hair Model
Kimora Lee Simmons
as Dick Miyake's Hair Model
Contrelle Pinkney
as Dave London's Hair Model
Emily Procter
as Young Valhenna Woman
Bobbie Bluebell
as Angry Hedge Man
Sergio Brie
as Ronnie the `Beefeater'
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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!
    Rachel T 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.
    Steve K Super Reviewer
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