The Gong Show Movie

18
1h 29m
1980
3.5 /10 (14)

The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor.

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-05-23

Top Billed Cast

Chuck Barris

Himself

Robin Altman

Red

Mabel King

Mabel

Steve Garvey

Himself

Jamie Farr

Himself

Rip Taylor

Raoul the Maitre D'

Rosey Grier

Himself

Tony Randall

Performer in Tuxedo

Murray Langston

The Unknown Comic

Patrick Cranshaw

Man Dying in Elevator

David Sheiner

Dr. Jerry Queasley

Phillip Simms

Vito

Vincent Schiavelli

Mario Romani

Pat McCormick

Himself

Jaye P. Morgan

Herself

Gene Patton

Gene Gene The Dancing Machine

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