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The Gig

19851h 32mFrank D. Gilroy
IMDb 7.1

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"A dream come true..."

Six amateur musicians accept an offer to play a 2-week gig in the Catskills. When the bass player suddenly falls ill, they recruit a genuine pro to fill in. As they embark on the opportunity of a lifetime, dreams and reality begin to collide.

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What is The Gig (1985) about?

Six amateur musicians accept an offer to play a 2-week gig in the Catskills. When the bass player suddenly falls ill, they recruit a genuine pro to fill in. As they embark on the opportunity of a lifetime, dreams and reality begin to collide.

Who stars in The Gig?

The Gig stars Wayne Rogers (Marty Flynn), Cleavon Little (Marshall WIlson), Jerry Matz (Aaron Wohl), Daniel Nalbach (Arthur Winslow), Warren Vaché (Gil Macrae). The film was directed by Frank D. Gilroy.

How long is The Gig?

The Gig has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

Is The Gig worth watching?

The Gig holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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