# The Tall Guy (1989)

> An awkward theatrical understudy finds love, professional independence, and an outrageous musical vehicle in eccentric London show business.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14185

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Mel Smith
- Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Geraldine James, Emil Wolk, Kim Thomson, Harold Innocent, Anna Massey
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098436/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, bawdy, date night, lazy sunday

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