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The Idolmaker
“He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!”
5.6 / 10• 1980• 1h 57m•PG• English
DramaRomanceMusic
Storyline
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
Cast & Crew
Ray Sharkey
Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Lead
Peter Gallagher
Caesare
Joe Pantoliano
Gino Pilato
PL
Paul Land
Tommy Dee
JD
JoJo D'Amore
Harmon
Maureen McCormick
Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Vacarri
JC
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Ryan
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Taylor Hackford's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Idolmaker is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
