The Idolmaker
He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
1980 · 1h 57m · PG
Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by
Taylor Hackford
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The Idolmaker
Overview
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Director and cast
- Taylor Hackford Director
- Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
- Peter Gallagher as Caesare
- Joe Pantoliano as Gino Pilato
- Paul Land as Tommy Dee
- JoJo D'Amore as Harmon
- Maureen McCormick as Ellen Fields
- Olympia Dukakis as Mrs. Vacarri
- Jimmy Carter as Jimmy Ryan
- Tovah Feldshuh as Brenda Roberts
- John Aprea as Mario Vacarri
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