The Tall Guy
| The Tall Guy | |
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| Directed by | Mel Smith |
| Written by | Richard Curtis |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Adrian Biddle |
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| Distributed by | Virgin Vision |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Box office | $5 million |
The Tall Guy is a 1989 British romantic comedy and the feature film debut of screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith. It was produced by London Weekend Television for theatrical release and stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson and Rowan Atkinson. Curtis's script draws from his experiences as straight man to long-time collaborator Rowan Atkinson.