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Title:

The Gong show movie / written by Chuck Barris, Robert Downey Sr. ; directed by Chuck Barris.

Publisher:

Shout! Factory,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Barris, Chuck--Drama.
Barris, Chuck.
Gong show (Television program)--Drama.
Television game show hosts--Drama.
Television game show hosts.
Comedy films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Fiction films.
Films comiques.
Films de fiction.

Other Authors:

Shout! Factory (Firm), publisher.
Barris, Chuck, actor. actor.
Downey, Robert, 1936-2021, screenwriter.
DeVito, Danny, actor.
Hartman, Phil, actor.
Taylor, Rip, actor.

Other Titles:

Container of (work) : Gong show movie (Motion picture)

Notes:

Chuck Barris, Danny DeVito, Phil Hartman, Rip Taylor. Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 1980. Widescreen (1.85:1).

Summary:

Long absent from home video formats, this one-of-a-kind cult film has at last taken its act to Blu Ray. Inspired by the TV talent(less) show, it presents a week in the life of beleaguered game show producer and Gong Show host Chuck Barris (played by Mr. Barris himself, in a masterstroke of casting.) Between a ratings-obsessed executive, out-of-control contestants and judges, and a seemingly endless string of auditions and encounters with "fans", Chuck's got his hands full

OCLC:

(OCoLC)951287287

UPC:

826663165449

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)