Review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) by Your Friend — 29 Aug 2008

Not a well-known movie...but damn funny!!

This review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) was written by Your Friend on 29 Aug 2008.

The Gong Show Movie has generally received negative reviews.

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