COMEDY . 1999 . 1h 27m . 5.7/10

The Big Tease_

"He saw. He combed. He conquered."

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.

Starring Craig Ferguson, David Rasche, Mary McCormack

5.7/10

Rating

1h 27m

Runtime

1999

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

The Big Tease poster

He saw. He combed. He conquered.

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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Cast

Craig Ferguson stars as Crawford Mackenzie in The Big Tease.

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Year context

The Big Tease was released 27 years ago in 1999.

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. Wh...

The Big Tease is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

CAST (19)

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson

Crawford Mackenzie

David Rasche

Mary McCormack

Donal Logue

Nina Siemaszko

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

Drew Carey

Cathy Lee Crosby

Cathy Lee Crosby

Cathy Lee Crosby

Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner

Bruce Jenner

Frances Fisher

Melissa Rivers

Sara Gilbert

CB

Cynthia Basinet

Hotel Clerk

Chris Langham

BBC Interviewer

Emily Procter

Young Valhenna Woman

Charles Napier

Sen. Warren Crockett

Ted McGinley

Johnny Darjerling

Jay Thomas

Jay Thomas

Tony Bolero (uncredited)

Larry Miller

DETAILS

Release

November 26, 1999

Status

Released

Runtime

87 min (1h 27m)

Rating

5.7/10 (23 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Big Tease about?

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 long is The Big Tease?

The Big Tease has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).

Who stars in The Big Tease?

The cast of The Big Tease includes Craig Ferguson, David Rasche, Mary McCormack, Donal Logue, Nina Siemaszko.

What is the rating of The Big Tease?

The Big Tease has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy