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The Gong Show Movie (1980)

The Gong Show Movie is a dark comedy that spoofs the popular talent show format. The film follows a group of contestants as they compete in bizarre acts, including hitting themselves on the head and playing racket ball. Along the way, there are complaints, a maitre-d, popsicles, and even a Jekyll and Hyde spoof. The contestants encounter an insane man, a doctor, a hospital, a nurse, a sauna, stripping, auditions, salary negotiations, contracts, late arrivals to work, singers with bad dancing skills, country music, beat dancing, and celebrities. There is even a puppet duck and a pianist in a locker room. Amid the toilet humor and nervous breakdowns, the film explores the behind-the-scenes of a talent show and the lengths people will go for fame and fortune. With its outrageous acts and unpredictable moments, The Gong Show Movie is a psychotronic film that will leave audiences laughing and gonging.

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