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Actor-director Kevin Allen's (TWIN
TOWN) hilarious mockumentary stars Craig Ferguson (who
co-wrote the film) as Scottish hairdressing
"artiste" Crawford Mackenzie. Crawford is
going to L.A. to participate in the World Hairdressing
International Federation's renowned Platinum Scissors
competition, the apex of the styling world. Sporting his
tartan suit, with documentary filmmaker Martin Samuels
(Chris Langham) in tow, Crawford arrives only to learn
that he was invited to attend, not compete in the Hair
Off. Upset but determined, Crawford vows to get his
H.A.G (Hairdressers of America Guild) card - the
requirement for entry. To do so, he must work for one
day in an American salon, but is laughed out the door at
Valhenna, the shop of super-stylist Stig Ludwigssen
(David Rasche). With new friend, limo driver/actor
Eamonn (Donal Logue), Crawford finagles the assistance
of publicist Candy Harper (Frances Fisher) on his quest.
Will the WHIF president (Mary McCormack) allow Crawford
to compete for his family and friends back in Scotland?
Or will Norwegian nemesis Stig ruin everything? Boasting
a parade of celebrity cameos from Drew Carey to Veronica
Webb, Allen's film is highly entertaining and creates
genuine, charming characters worth cheering for.
THE BIG TEASE is a charming mockumentary of the
competitive side of Hollywood and awards shows in
general. Ferguson (who co-wrote the screenplay) is
Crawford Mackenzie, a Scottish hairdresser who travels
to Los Angeles to participate in the World Freestyle
Hairdressing Championship in the hopes of taking home
the Golden Scissor Award. Once there, he encounters a
barrage of off-the-wall characters as he tries to climb
the social ladder and take home the prize.
Original release date: January 28, 2000 (LA/NY)
February 18, 2000 (EXPANDED)
Director Kevin Allen is also an actor- most notably in
British comedic television series THE THIN BLUE LINE,
and films including TRAINSPOTTING and SPICE WORLD.
Allen has acted in both of the films he has directed. He
plays Gareth, Crawford's boyfriend in THE BIG TEASE.
Craig Ferguson (Crawford Mackenzie) is probably best
known to American audiences for his role as Nigel Wick
in the television series THE DREW CAREY SHOW.
In addition to co-writing and executive producing THE
BIG TEASE, Craig Ferguson also co-wrote, co-produced and
stars in SAVING GRACE (2000)!!
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- Attractive Retail Box
- Rating:
R (MPAA)
- Rating Reason: For Language
- Starring:
Isabella Aitken, Kevin Allen, Craig Ferguson,
Frances Fisher, Sara Gilbert, Chris Langham, Donal
Logue, Mary McCormack, Larry Miller, Charles Napier,
David Rasche, Nina Siemaszko
- Directed By:
Kevin Allen
- Release Information:
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Theatrical Release Date: January
28, 2000
- DVD Release Date: October 2, 2001
- Run Time: 86 minutes
- Production Company: Warner Home
Video
- Package Type: Snap Case
- DVD Features:
- Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
- Aspect Ratio(s):
- Widescreen anamorphic - 1.85:1
- Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
- Available Audio Tracks:
- English (Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround)
- Language: English
- Available Subtitles: English and
French
- Closed Captioned:
Yes
- Bonus Features:
- Theatrical Trailer
- Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
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