The Gong Show Movie(1980)
The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor.
The Gong Show Movie Synopsis
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.
The Gong Show Movie (1980) is a comedy film directed by Chuck Barris, released on May 23, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Chuck Barris, Robin Altman, Mabel King and Steve Garvey. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Chuck Barris
- Writers:
- Chuck Barris, Robert Downey Sr.
- Producers:
- Budd Granoff
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- Milton Delugg
- Production:
- Chuck Barris Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Gong Show Movie (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Gong Show Movie before you stream it.
The Gong Show Movie Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Gong Show Movie.
1980 TV commercial
Trailer
Melvin's Audition
Clip
Table for Two!
Clip
Chuck Barris on "The Gong Show Movie"
Behind the Scenes
The Gong Show Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chuck Barris
as Himself
- Robin Altman
Robin Altman
as Red
Mabel King
as Mabel
Steve Garvey
as Himself
Jamie Farr
as Himself
Rip Taylor
as Raoul the Maitre D'
Rosey Grier
as Himself
Tony Randall
as Performer in Tuxedo
- Murray Langston
Murray Langston
as The Unknown Comic
Patrick Cranshaw
as Man Dying in Elevator
David Sheiner
as Dr. Jerry Queasley
- Phillip Simms
Phillip Simms
as Vito
Key crew
Directed by Chuck Barris, written by Chuck Barris and Robert Downey Sr., produced by Budd Granoff.
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The Gong Show Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Gong Show Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gong Show Movie online?
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The Gong Show Movie (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Gong Show Movie?
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The main cast of The Gong Show Movie (1980) includes Chuck Barris, Robin Altman, Mabel King, Steve Garvey and Jamie Farr. The film was directed by Chuck Barris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gong Show Movie released?
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The Gong Show Movie was released on May 23, 1980 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Gong Show Movie worth watching?
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The Gong Show Movie (1980) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Gong Show Movie?
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Yes. The official The Gong Show Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.