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The Idolmaker (1980)

Overview

DramaMusicRomance

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

Flag of USUS
Content warning
musicalrock music
Taylor Hackford

Director

Taylor Hackford

ReleasedNov 14, 1980
Runtime1h 57m
StatusReleased
Koch Company
Kirkwood

Top Cast

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Uncle Tony

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The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer

The Idolmaker 1980 TV trailer

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