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The Gong Show Movie
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The Gong Show Movie

1980-05-23 · 89 min · ★ 4.0

Comedy

A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.

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Directors
Chuck Barris
Production companies
Chuck Barris Productions, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chuck BarrisChuck BarrisHimself
Robin AltmanRed
Mabel KingMabel KingMabel
Steve GarveySteve GarveyHimself
Jamie FarrJamie FarrHimself
Rip TaylorRip TaylorRaoul the Maitre D'
Rosey GrierRosey GrierHimself
Tony RandallTony RandallPerformer in Tuxedo
Murray LangstonThe Unknown Comic
Patrick CranshawPatrick CranshawMan Dying in Elevator
David SheinerDavid SheinerDr. Jerry Queasley
Phillip SimmsVito
Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliMario Romani
Pat McCormickPat McCormickHimself
Jaye P. MorganJaye P. MorganHerself
Gene PattonGene Gene The Dancing Machine
Augie TribachHank
Cloyce MorrowCloyce MorrowDr. Betsy Nolan
Phil HartmanPhil HartmanMan at Airport with Gun
Kitten NatividadKitten NatividadPerformer

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