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| director = [[Kevin Allen (director)|Kevin Allen]] |
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| writer = [[Sacha Gervasi]] <br />[[Craig Ferguson]] |
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| producer = Philip Rose |
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| music = Mark Thomas |
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| studio = Crawford P. Productions<br />I Should Coco Films |
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| distributor = [[Warner Bros.]] |
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures|Warner Bros.]] |
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| released = {{film_date|1999|12|24|Limited|2000|01|28|Wide}} |
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| runtime = 86 minutes |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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Ferguson plays Crawford Mackenzie, a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[hairdresser]] who, while being filmed as part of a fly-on-the-wall BBC documentary, is invited to the World Hairdresser International Federation annual contest. The documentary team (with Chris Langham playing the interviewer) follows Crawford to L.A., where he discovers that his invitation is to be a member of the audience rather than a competitor. He eventually weasels his way into the contest and produces the greatest creation of his career |
Ferguson plays Crawford Mackenzie, a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[hairdresser]] who, while being filmed as part of a fly-on-the-wall BBC documentary, is invited to the World Hairdresser International Federation annual contest. The documentary team (with Chris Langham playing the interviewer) follows Crawford to L.A., where he discovers that his invitation is to be a member of the audience rather than a competitor. He eventually weasels his way into the contest and produces the greatest creation of his career) |
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== Other names for this film == |
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* {{lang|fr|Je M'Appelle Crawford}} (''My Name is Crawford'') ([[United States|U.S.]] [working title]) |
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* ''Scissors Cup'' ([[Japan]], English video title) |
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* {{lang|fi|Sukkelat sakset}} ([[Finland]] TV title) <!-- sakset == pair of scissors --> |
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* {{lang|es|Con mucho estilo}} ([[Spain]]) (''With Great Style'') |
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* {{lang|de|Der Große Mackenzie}} ([[Germany]]) (''The Big Mackenzie'') |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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===Main=== |
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* [[Craig Ferguson]] as Crawford Mackenzie |
* [[Craig Ferguson]] as Crawford Mackenzie |
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* [[Chris Langham]] as BBC Interviewer |
* [[Chris Langham]] as BBC Interviewer |
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* [[Kevin Allen (director)|Kevin Allen]] as Gareth Trundle |
* [[Kevin Allen (director)|Kevin Allen]] as Gareth Trundle |
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* [[Angela McCluskey]] as Senga Magoogan |
* [[Angela McCluskey]] as Senga Magoogan |
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===Supporting=== |
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* [[Francine York]] as Elegant Woman |
* [[Francine York]] as Elegant Woman |
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* [[Nina Siemaszko]] as Betty Fuego |
* [[Nina Siemaszko]] as Betty Fuego |
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== Production == |
== Production == |
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It was filmed on location in [[Glasgow]] and [[Los Angeles]]. The inspiration for this film came from Craig Ferguson's desire to make a cheerful film celebrating Scottishness, as opposed to the epic nature of films like ''[[Braveheart]]'' and ''[[Rob Roy (1995 film)|Rob Roy]]'', or the downbeat quality of ''[[Trainspotting (film)|Trainspotting]]'' and ''[[Shallow Grave]]''. |
It was filmed on location in [[Glasgow]] and [[Los Angeles]]. The inspiration for this film came from Craig Ferguson's desire to make a cheerful film celebrating Scottishness, as opposed to the epic nature of films like ''[[Braveheart]]'' and ''[[Rob Roy (1995 film)|Rob Roy]]'', or the downbeat quality of ''[[Trainspotting (film)|Trainspotting]]'' and ''[[Shallow Grave]]''. |
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The script was snapped up by [[Warner Brothers]] after a five-day [[bidding war]]. |
The script was snapped up by [[Warner Brothers]] after a five-day [[bidding war]]. |
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| The Big Tease | |
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| Directed by | Kevin Allen |
| Written by | Sacha Gervasi Craig Ferguson |
| Produced by | Philip Rose |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Mark Thomas |
Production companies | Crawford P. Productions I Should Coco Films |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Tease is a 1999 American comedy film starring Craig Ferguson, directed by Kevin Allen, and written by Ferguson and Sacha Gervasi.[1]
Plot
Ferguson plays Crawford Mackenzie, a Scottish hairdresser who, while being filmed as part of a fly-on-the-wall BBC documentary, is invited to the World Hairdresser International Federation annual contest. The documentary team (with Chris Langham playing the interviewer) follows Crawford to L.A., where he discovers that his invitation is to be a member of the audience rather than a competitor. He eventually weasels his way into the contest and produces the greatest creation of his career)
Cast
- Craig Ferguson as Crawford Mackenzie
- Chris Langham as BBC Interviewer
- David Rasche as Stig
- Frances Fisher as Candy
- Mary McCormack as Monique
- Donal Logue as Eamonn
- Isabella Aitken as Mrs. Beasie Mackenzie
- Kevin Allen as Gareth Trundle
- Angela McCluskey as Senga Magoogan
- Francine York as Elegant Woman
- Nina Siemaszko as Betty Fuego
- Charles Napier as Sen. Warren Crockett
- Melissa Rivers as Dianne Abbott (credited as Melissa Rosenberg)
- David Hasselhoff as Himself
- Drew Carey as Himself
- Cathy Lee Crosby as Herself
Production
It was filmed on location in Glasgow and Los Angeles. The inspiration for this film came from Craig Ferguson's desire to make a cheerful film celebrating Scottishness, as opposed to the epic nature of films like Braveheart and Rob Roy, or the downbeat quality of Trainspotting and Shallow Grave. The script was snapped up by Warner Brothers after a five-day bidding war. Warner Brothers was the only studio prepared to immediately greenlight the film. A fast turnaround was required so it could be shot while Ferguson was on hiatus from The Drew Carey Show.
The Big Tease was not the only hairdressing film in development at the time; The Big Tease was released first in 1999, causing Blow Dry to be delayed until 2001.[2]
Casting
It took casting director Kris Nicolau about five weeks to fill all seventy roles in the film.[citation needed] Frances Fisher was originally to read for the part of Monique, a role which went to Mary McCormack. Instead she opted to play Candy, the publicist.
Craig Ferguson attended a hairdressing institute to learn all about the art of hairdressing. The hairpieces used in the final Platinum Scissors competition are made from real human hair. Acrylic (which is normally used in wigs) doesn't photograph well and ends up looking like plastic. Each hairpiece weighed about 4 pounds (1.8 kg)
References
- ^ "The Big Tease". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/new/film.nsf/reviews/blowdry_1