The Gig
1985, English. Directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Frank D. GilroyDirector
- Wayne RogersMarty Flynn
- Cleavon LittleMarshall WIlson
- Jerry MatzAaron Wohl
- Daniel NalbachArthur Winslow
- Warren VachéGil Macrae
- Joe SilverAbe Mitgang
- Jay ThomasRick Valentine
- Stan LachowGeorge Pappas
- Celia BressackLucy
- Georgia HarrellThe Blonde
- Michael FischettiVincent Amatri
- Susan EgbertLaura Macrae
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank D. Gilroy
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How long is The Gig?
The Gig runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Gig have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Gig on?
The Gig isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gig?
If you liked The Gig, try The Young One, Hardball, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Gig?
The Gig (1985) was directed by Frank D. Gilroy and stars Wayne Rogers, Cleavon Little, Jerry Matz.