The Gong Show Movie (1980): Cast & Box Office
The Gong Show Movie is a 1980 comedy starring Joe Howard as Gong Show Band (Archive Footage), Chuck Barris and Tony Randall. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Chuck Barris Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gong Show Movie About?
The premise of The Gong Show Movie without spoilers.
The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor. A week in the life of “The Gong Show” host and creator Chuck Barris.
The Gong Show Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- braless
- psychotronic film
- dark comedy
- chuck barris character
- the gong show
- gong
- desert
- female nudity
- outtakes
- edited from tv series
- racket ball
- breakfast in bed
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- complaint
- maitre d'
- flashing breasts
- popsicle
- talent show
- bad dancing
- jekyll and hyde spoof
- reference to joe namath
- reference to willie bobo
- reference to jamie farr
- country music
- beat
- insane man
- doctor
- hospital
- dancing
- celebrity
- nurse
- puppet
- duck
- pianist
- locker room
- written by star
- directed by star
- sauna
- stripping
- toilet humor
- hit on the head
- audition
- breaking a pencil
- actor playing himself
- salary
- contract
- ratings
- self referential
- late for work
- singer
- trumpet player
The Gong Show Movie Cast & Characters
Joe Howard leads the cast as Gong Show Band (Archive Footage), with Chuck Barris and Tony Randall as Performer in Tuxedo.
- Joe Howard as Gong Show Band (Archive Footage)
- Chuck Barris as themselves
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Tony Randall as Performer in Tuxedo -
Danny DeVito
Also Starring in The Gong Show Movie
· 63 more- Phil Hartman Man at Airport with Gun
- Vincent Schiavelli Mario Romani
- Taylor Negron Blond-Haired Man Auditioning
- Harvey Lembeck Man in Steam Room
- Jamie Farr Themselves
- Ed Marinaro Man in Locker Room
- Patrick Cranshaw Man Dying in Elevator
- Pat McCormick Themselves
- Rip Taylor Raoul the Maitre D'
- David Sheiner Dr. Jerry Queasley
- Suzanne Kent Diner Doll Myrtle
- H.B. Haggerty Themselves
- James B. Douglas Buddy Didlo
- Rosey Grier Themselves
- Patty Andrews Themselves
- Nora Denney Tourist
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- Kitten Natividad
- Cynthia Szigeti Diner Doll Sophie
- Mabel King Mabel
- Bella Bruck Nurse #1
- Cathleen Cordell Lady in Elevator
- Steve Nave Celebrity Impressionist
- Steve Garvey Themselves
- Murray Langston The Unknown Comic
- Jack Bernardi Violin Player (Elderly Man)
- James Winburn Man in Cast
- Rod Haase Wally
- Donna Garrett Woman Being Beaten
- Gary Mule Deer Themselves
- Cloyce Morrow Dr. Betsy Nolan
- Kate Howard Nurse in Lounge
- John Dorsey Concert Pianist Act (Archive Footage)
- Mae E. Campbell Nurse in Lounge
- Phillip Simms Vito
- Jaye P. Morgan Themselves
- Augie Tribach Hank
- Lennon Meesta Lee
- Norman Blankenship Man Beating Woman
- William Tregoe Winking Man
- Lillie Shelton Mabel's Mom
- John Monks Jr. Tourist Man
- Carol Gwynn Thompson The Siamese Connection
- Walter Wonderman Themselves
- Robin Altman Red
- Gene Patton Gene Gene The Dancing Machine
- Brian O'Mullin Bum
- Starr Hester Nurse #2
- Milton Delugg The Hollywood Cowboys
- Mark Z. Stevens The Hollywood Cowboys
- Ray Neapolitan The Hollywood Cowboys
- Bill Neale The Hollywood Cowboys
- Ron Carr Stranger in Men's Room
- The Bait Brothers Themselves
- Della Barris Themselves
- Bill Bridges Themselves
- Betsy Lynn Thompson The Siamese Connection
- Trixie Dejonge Themselves
- Bobby Findley Gong Show Band (Archive Footage)
- Dana Glover Band Member
- Lanny Morgan Gong Show Band (Archive Footage)
- Nicki Rae Majorette
- Larry Spencer Larry
- Manuel Stevens Gong Show Band (Archive Footage)
The Gong Show Movie Box Office
The Gong Show Movie grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.6M
- US & Canada
- $6.6M
The Gong Show Movie Videos
3 videos: 2 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Melvin's Audition
- Behind the Scenes Chuck Barris on "The Gong Show Movie"
The Gong Show Movie Also Known As
Also known as “滑稽秀”.
- Also known as
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- 滑稽秀
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The Gong Show Movie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Gong Show Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gong Show Movie?
The Gong Show Movie runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Gong Show Movie released?
The Gong Show Movie was released on May 23, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The Gong Show Movie?
The Gong Show Movie stars Joe Howard as Gong Show Band (Archive Footage), Chuck Barris and Tony Randall as Performer in Tuxedo, among 67 credited actors.
How much did The Gong Show Movie make at the box office?
The Gong Show Movie grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Does The Gong Show Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gong Show Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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