Review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) by Volcano — 10 Jun 2008

Not an Oscar contender by any means, but man is this movie a riot!! Gong show fans will howl with laughter, especially at the finale!!

This review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) was written by Volcano on 10 Jun 2008.

The Gong Show Movie has generally received negative reviews.

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