Cinelio
The Gong Show Movie
View on IMDb

Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1980-05-23
Languageen
Runtime1h 29m
Production

Chuck Barris Productions, Universal Pictures

4.0(18)
•1980•1h 29m

The Gong Show Movie

"The Gong Show that was gonged by the censor."

Comedy

Overview

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

Director
Chuck Barris
Writing & Screenplay
Chuck BarrisRobert Downey Sr.
Cinematography
Richard C. Glouner

Principal Cast

68 credited
Chuck Barris
Chuck BarrisHimself
RA
Robin AltmanRed
Mabel King
Mabel KingMabel
Steve Garvey
Steve GarveyHimself
Jamie Farr
Jamie FarrHimself
Rip Taylor
Rip TaylorRaoul the Maitre D'
Rosey Grier
Rosey GrierHimself
Tony Randall
Tony RandallPerformer in Tuxedo
ML
Murray LangstonThe Unknown Comic
Patrick Cranshaw
Patrick CranshawMan Dying in Elevator

Similar Films

Films sharing thematic motifs, stylistic approach, or genre roots

X-Gen
View X-Gen
X-Gen
2006
3000 Miles to Graceland
5.9
View 3000 Miles to Graceland
3000 Miles to Graceland
2001
Fierce Creatures
6.2
View Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
1997
Ruthless People
6.6
View Ruthless People
Ruthless People
1986
Not Funny
6.0
View Not Funny
Not Funny
2012
Intolerable Cruelty
6.0
View Intolerable Cruelty
Intolerable Cruelty
2003
La manzana de oro
3.2
View La manzana de oro
La manzana de oro
2023
UHF
6.7
View UHF
UHF
1989
The 'Burbs
6.8
View The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
1989
Kind Hearts and Coronets
7.6
View Kind Hearts and Coronets
Kind Hearts and Coronets
1949
Chowchilla
View Chowchilla
Chowchilla
2019
One Hundred and One
8.0
View One Hundred and One
One Hundred and One
2019
The Last Supper
6.5
View The Last Supper
The Last Supper
1995
Aaltra
6.2
View Aaltra
Aaltra
2004
A Serious Man
6.7
View A Serious Man
A Serious Man
2009
Bad Grandmas
5.0
View Bad Grandmas
Bad Grandmas
2017
La Bruja
View La Bruja
La Bruja
2019
Torrente for President
6.1
View Torrente for President
Torrente for President
2026
Kickin' It Old Skool
4.8
View Kickin' It Old Skool
Kickin' It Old Skool
2007
Cannibal Kitchen
View Cannibal Kitchen
Cannibal Kitchen
2026

Recommended for You

Viewers who explored this title also appreciated

Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
7.2
View Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
2025
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
7.0
View Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Ricky Gervais: Mortality
2025
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
7.6
View Louis C.K.: Oh My God
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
2013
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
7.1
View Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
2023
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
6.4
View Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
2024
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
7.0
View Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs
2023
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
6.8
View Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
2006
Hard to Die
6.1
View Hard to Die
Hard to Die
1990
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
7.0
View Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
2003
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
7.2
View Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989
Who Is Cletis Tout?
5.9
View Who Is Cletis Tout?
Who Is Cletis Tout?
2001
68 Kill
5.9
View 68 Kill
68 Kill
2017
South Park (Not Suitable for Children)
7.4
View South Park (Not Suitable for Children)
South Park (Not Suitable for Children)
2023
Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame
6.7
View Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame
Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame
2007
The Horse's Mouth
6.7
View The Horse's Mouth
The Horse's Mouth
1958
Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
6.8
View Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
2022
Desperate Living
6.4
View Desperate Living
Desperate Living
1977
Balls Up
5.9
View Balls Up
Balls Up
2026
Accident Man
6.3
View Accident Man
Accident Man
2018
Pretty Persuasion
5.8
View Pretty Persuasion
Pretty Persuasion
2005
The Gong Show Movie (1980) | Cinelio