Review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) by Bojana B — 25 Mar 2012

I saw this movie when I was twelve in the end of the year school trip, and yes is as I remember sleazy.

This review of The Gong Show Movie (1980) was written by Bojana B on 25 Mar 2012.

The Gong Show Movie has generally received negative reviews.

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