The Big Tease
Seen it?1999 | 87 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Allen
- Craig FergusonCrawford Mackenzie
- Frances FisherCandy
- Mary McCormackMonique
- Donal LogueEamonn
- Larry MillerDunston Cactus
- Charles NapierSen. Warren Crockett
- Michael Paul ChanClarence
- Sara GilbertGretle Dickens
- Ted McGinleyJohnny Darjerling
- Nina SiemaszkoBetty Fuego