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May 23, 1980 · A comedy film based on the TV show The Gong Show, starring and directed by Chuck Barris. It features outrageous contestants, a nervous breakdown, and a censored breast-baring incident.
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- Chuck Barris
- 1980-05-23
Running time. 89 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Box office. $6.6 million [1] The Gong Show Movie is a 1980 American slapstick film starring, co-written and directed by Chuck Barris, host and creator of the game show of the same name.
- Budd Granoff
- Milton DeLugg
- May 23, 1980
The Gong Show Movie portrays an aging Barris as undergoing a nervous breakdown, trapped by the show that brought him fame, swamped by fans who treat their encounter with him as an audition.
- Chuck Barris
- 89
- Comedy
- Chuck Barris, Robert Downey Sr.
NBC. "Popsicle Twins" incident. Cancellation. Finale. Syndicated (1976–80) Later incarnations. 2017 revival. Film. International versions. Spinoffs. See also. References. External links. The Gong Show is an American amateur talent contest franchised by Sony Pictures Television to many countries.
- 501 NBC, 20 Revival
- Chris Bearde
- English
The Gong Show Movie is a 1980 film that shows a fictional week in the life of Chuck Barris as the host and creator of The Gong Show, through a series of outrageous competitors, stressful situations, a nervous breakdown (which compels him to run away and hide in the desert) and other comic hijinks in his life and work on the TV show.
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Answer. See more gaps » Edit page. The Gong Show Movie (1980) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
1980 · 1 hr 30 min. R. Comedy. The gonzo and hilarious ‘70s talent competition show had its very own movie as host Chuck Barris tries to handle a week of wannabes and madness. Subtitles: English. Starring: Chuck Barris Robin Altman Jamie Farr Jaye P. Morgan Mabel King. Directed by: Chuck Barris.
