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The Big Tease
The Big Tease

The Big Tease

He saw. He combed. He conquered.

Genres

Comedy

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Thinking he's competing in Los Angeles' hot Platinum Scissors contest, Scottish hairstylist Crawford leaves Glasgow with a film crew to capture the event. When he learns he's a mere audience member, Crawford must find a way to become the mane event.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

87 mins

Rating

5.739/10

Release Date

26 November 1999

Country

Cast

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson

Crawford Mackenzie

David Rasche

David Rasche

Stig

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Monique

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Eamonn

Nina Siemaszko

Nina Siemaszko

Betty Fuego

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

Drew Carey

Drew Carey

Drew Carey

Cathy Lee Crosby

Cathy Lee Crosby

Cathy Lee Crosby

Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner

Bruce Jenner

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Candy

Melissa Rivers

Melissa Rivers

Dianne Abbott

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Gretle Dickens

Cynthia Basinet

Cynthia Basinet

Hotel Clerk

Chris Langham

Chris Langham

BBC Interviewer

Emily Procter

Emily Procter

Young Valhenna Woman

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Sen. Warren Crockett

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Johnny Darjerling

Jay Thomas

Jay Thomas

Tony Bolero (uncredited)

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