
The Gong Show Movie
1980-05-23 · 89 min · ★ 4.0
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 BarrisHimself
Mabel KingMabel
Steve GarveyHimself
Jamie FarrHimself
Rip TaylorRaoul the Maitre D'
Rosey GrierHimself
Tony RandallPerformer in Tuxedo
Patrick CranshawMan Dying in Elevator
David SheinerDr. Jerry Queasley
Vincent SchiavelliMario Romani
Pat McCormickHimself
Jaye P. MorganHerself
Cloyce MorrowDr. Betsy Nolan
Phil HartmanMan at Airport with Gun
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