The Big Tease

Nov 26, 1999

1h 27m

★ 5.7

He saw. He combed. He conquered.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Big Tease Trailers

Cast

Crawford Mackenzie

Craig Ferguson

Stig

David Rasche

Monique

Mary McCormack

Eamonn

Donal Logue

Betty Fuego

Nina Siemaszko

David Hasselhoff

Drew Carey

Cathy Lee Crosby

Bruce Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner

Candy

Frances Fisher

Dianne Abbott

Melissa Rivers

Gretle Dickens

Sara Gilbert

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