This is Spinal Tap

This is Spinal Tap VHS cover art. Movie starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Bruno Kirby, Tony Hendra. With Ed Begley Jr., Fran Drescher, Fred Willard, Anjelica Huston, Howard Hesseman, Billy Crystal, Dana Carvey, Paul Shaffer. Directed by Rob Reiner. 1984.

This is Spinal Tap on VHS. Starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Bruno Kirby, Tony Hendra. With Ed Begley Jr., Fran Drescher, Fred Willard, Anjelica Huston, Howard Hesseman, Billy Crystal, Dana Carvey, Paul Shaffer. Directed by Rob Reiner. 1984.

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This videocassette contains previously unreleased theatrical material:
The explosively familiar “Hell Hole” video (as seen on MTV)! Plus “Heavy Metal Memories,” the unforgettable greatest-hits commercial that could not be suppressed!

You’ll never be able to watch a rock group seriously again after experiencing this hilarious comedy about a supposed heavy-metal band called Spinal Tap. Once upon a time they had a pretty big hit song. Now, nearly two decades later, Spinal Tap still clings to some glint of their lost glory as they embark on an accident-plagued tour across America. In Cleveland, the group gets lost underneath the stage. In Washington, they’re accidentally booked at an Air Force formal dance. And in a Chicago record store, no one shows up to get their autographs. It’s the “rockumentary” parody that’ll leave you cheering. Directed with great wit and affection by Rob Reiner.

From left to right, Spinal Tap is: Nigel Tufnel,  Derek Smalls,  David St. Hubbins, Mick Shrimpton, Viv Savage.
From left to right, Spinal Tap is: Nigel Tufnel, Derek Smalls, David St. Hubbins, Mick Shrimpton, Viv Savage.

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Phoenix

Phoenix VHS cover art. Movie starring Ray Liotta, Anthony LaPaglia, Anjelica Huston. With Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Piven, Royce D. Applegate, Xander Berkeley, Brittany Murphy, Kari Wuhrer, Giancarlo Esposito. Directed by Danny Cannon. 1998.

Phoenix on VHS. Starring Ray Liotta, Anthony LaPaglia, Anjelica Huston. With Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Piven, Royce D. Applegate, Xander Berkeley, Brittany Murphy, Kari Wuhrer, Giancarlo Esposito. Directed by Danny Cannon. 1998.

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In This Town, The Heat Can Kill You.

These days it seems like everybody’s addicted to something, and for Detective Harry Collins (Ray Liotta) gambling is his “drug.” He’ll bet on anything, no matter the odds, just for the rush. But this time, he’s in over his head. Caught between a brutal bookie, a lethal loan shark and a murderous heist gone wrong, Harry has a daring plan to settle his debts, once and for all.

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The Ice Pirates

The Ice Pirates VHS cover art. Movie starring Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston, John Matuszak, Ron Perlman. Directed by Stewart Raffill. 1984.

The Ice Pirates on VHS. Starring Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston, John Matuszak, Ron Perlman. Directed by Stewart Raffill. 1984.

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It’s a mighty thirsty universe whose entire water supply is controlled by the evil Templar Empire. Holding the world by its thirsty throat, they ship frozen blocks of the precious fluid across the far reaches of space, thus ensuring their power over every galaxy. Only the Ice Pirates… are brave enough to hijack the frozen treasure.

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